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People v. Powellson

Supreme Court of California
May 21, 1885
2 Cal. Unrep. 474 (Cal. 1885)

Opinion

         In bank. Appeal from the superior court of the city and county of San Francisco. Defendant was convicted in the lower court of enticement of female for purpose of prostitution.

         COUNSEL

         C. B. Darwin, for appellant.

         E. C. Marshall, Atty. Gen., for respondent.


          OPINION

         THE COURT.

          The defendant was charged by indictment with taking, from certain individuals having the legal charge of her person, a female under the age of 18 years, for the purpose of prostitution, under section 267, Penal Code. There was no evidence that the infant was taken from the charge or custody of the persons named in the indictment.

          Judgment and order reversed, and cause remanded for a new trial.


Summaries of

People v. Powellson

Supreme Court of California
May 21, 1885
2 Cal. Unrep. 474 (Cal. 1885)
Case details for

People v. Powellson

Case Details

Full title:PEOPLE v. POWELLSON.

Court:Supreme Court of California

Date published: May 21, 1885

Citations

2 Cal. Unrep. 474 (Cal. 1885)
2 Cal. Unrep. 474

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