Stanley v. State

RAWLS, Chief Judge.

Appellants Stanley and Cross were charged by information with violating Florida Lottery Laws in two counts, viz.: “ * * * on the twenty-third day of November * * * did then and there unlawfully set up, promote and conduct a lottery, lottery drawing, etc.,” and in the second count “ * * * did then and there unlawfully aid and assist in the setting up, promoting and conducting of a lottery,” etc. Stanley was found guilty by a jury on both counts and Cross was found guilty of the second count. They now appeal the judgment of conviction entered upon the jury’s verdict.

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