People v. Roderigas

Citations

• 49 Cal. 9

Syllabus

<p>Enticing a Female to a House of Ill-fame.—An indictment for enticing an unmarried female to a house of ill-fame for purposes of prostitution must allege, and the prosecution must prove, on the trial, that such female was of previous chaste character.</p> <p>Idem.—Proof in such case that the female was of previous chaste character need not be made by evidence directly upon the point, but may be shown, prima facie, by presumption from other facts.</p> <p>Seducing a Female.—To seduce a female is not an offense within the meaning of the two hundred and sixty-sixth section of the Penal Code, which makes it a crime to procure any female to have illicit carnal connection with any man. The Act refers to one who procures the gratification of the passion of lewdness in another.</p>