0414: The People of the State of New York v. Edward Lawless

Item

People v. Edward Lawless
Title
0414: The People of the State of New York v. Edward Lawless
Abstract
Edward Lawless, 23, is indicted for falsely registering to vote as James Donnelly on October 10, 1903.
Various officials, including members of the Board of Elections, testify to the identity of Lawless. Charles Grabert, 28, chairman of the Board of Inspectors, testifies that he registered an individual calling himself James Donnelly.
The judge, John Goff, advises the jury to acquit the defendant on account of insufficient evidence to convict.
The defendant is discharged.
Type of Crime
Election offenses See all items with this value
Date of Crime
1903-10-10
Date of Hearing
1904-03-15
Verdict
Not guilty See all items with this value
Defendant(s) Name(s)
Edward Lawless
Prosecuting Attorney
Cornelius F. Collins
Defense Attorney
Patrick H. Loftus
Judge
John W. Goff See all items with this value
Case ID
414
Location of Crime
27 William Street, Manhattan, New York
Item sets
Election offenses