ROBB, Associate Justice.
Appeal from an order in the Supreme Court of the District denying defendant's petition for an inquisition concerning his sanity.
On February 18, 1927, defendant committed the crime of rape. He was indicted on March 1, 1927, and his trial occurred on April 25th, 26th, and 27th, following. To a verdict of guilty, the jury, as authorized by section 808 of the Code, added the words "with the death penalty."
On May 6, 1927, motion...
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