Longo v. State

SEBRING, J.:

The appellant, James C. Longo, was charged with having in his possession certain lottery tickets of the kind commonly known as “Cuba,” which tickets were for lottery not yet played, contrary to section 849.09 Florida Statutes, 1941. F.S.A. He waived jury trial and was tried before the court. On the evidence submitted the court found the defendant guilty of the offense charged and imposed sentence. A new trial was denied and an appeal was taken from the judgment and sentence.

At the trial the defendant objected to. the introduction into evidence of certain lottery tickets and money…