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PEOPLE v. HARDY

Docket No. Crim. 4898.

33 Cal.2d 52 (1948)

198 P.2d 865

THE PEOPLE, Respondent, v. LOIS HUNT HARDY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of California. In Bank.

November 1, 1948.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lynne Kelly for Appellant.

Fred N. Howser, Attorney General, and Doris H. Maier, Deputy Attorney General, for Respondent.

GIBSON, C.J.

Lois and Joe Hardy, her husband, were charged by information with the murder of James W. McLain. While they were awaiting trial Joe escaped from jail, and Lois was tried alone on her plea of not guilty. The jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree without recommendation. Defendant's plea of not guilty by reason of insanity was withdrawn, her motion for a new trial was denied, and the death penalty was imposed. This appeal is automatic under...

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