This is an appeal by the People from an order granting a new trial (Pen. Code, § 1181, subd. 1) after a judgment of conviction on a jury trial. The defendant was charged, and found guilty by a jury of violation of Penal Code section 647, subdivision (b) (prostitution). The jury trial began September 14, 1977. The jury was selected, the arresting officer testified and his cross-examination began when the trial...
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