Judgment affirmed, without costs.
Under an indictment charging murder in the first degree, relator was found guilty of murder in the second degree and was sentenced to a prison term of 30 years to life. Since he was not found guilty of murder in the first degree and was not sentenced to death, the principles of law enunciated in Witherspoon v. Illinois (
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.