Reynolds v. State

LATTIMORE, Judge.

— Appellant was convicted in the District Court of Hall County of the offense of keeping a gambling house for the purpose of gaming, and his punishment fixed at two years in the penitentiary.

The indictment contained two counts. The trial court submitted only the first count and we forbear discussion of any matters pertaining to the other inasmuch as the action of the court was tantamount to an election. The count submitted is as follows:

“That E. Reynolds on or about the 15th day of December, A. D. 1921, and anterior to the presentment of this indictment, in the County of Hall…