Rhodes v. State

OPINION

BELCHER, Judge.

The conviction is for obtaining lodging and meals from a hotel in violation of Art. 1551(b), Vernon’s Ann.P.C.; the punishment, three days in jail and a fine of $200.

Trial was had before the court without a jury.

It is contended that the trial court erred in refusing to quash the information for the reasons that the act in question is vague, ambiguous, and unconstitutional in that it permits imprisonment for debt.

Art. 1551(b), V.A.P.C., relied on for a conviction reads in part:

“It shall be unlawful for any person who has obtained lodging, meals or other lawful service at…