Commonwealth v. Mochan
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
110 A.2d 788 (1955)
Relevant factsFree
Mochan (defendant) repeatedly telephoned Zivkovich at all hours, using lewd, profane language and inciting her to commit adultery, in a manner overheard by at least two people at her home; tried without a jury, he was convicted of a common-law misdemeanor and appealed, arguing the charged offense wasn't recognized as a crime at common law.
IssueFree
Whether any unlawful act which directly injures or tends to injure the public morals or health of the community is indictable.