Commonwealth v. Markowitz

Citations

• 74 Pa. Super. 231
• 1920 Pa. Super. LEXIS 128

Syllabus

<p>Criminal law — Constitution of Pennsylvania — Article I, section 10 — Twice in jeopardy — Application.</p> <p>The constitutional provision that no person shall he put twice in jeopardy of life and limb for the same offense does not apply to minor offenses.</p> <p>Where the record of the trial on an indictment for fornication and bastardy contains the endorsement “We agree that a juror may he withdrawn.” “Juror withdrawn,” and there is no objection on the part of the defendant noted on the record to show what occurred, or what had been said that led to the withdrawal of a juror, the appellate court will presume that no error has been committed, and the conviction will he sustained.</p>