Golden v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

— The conviction is for unlawfully operating a pool hall; punishment fixed at a fine of fifty dollars.

Before announcing ready for trial, appellant requested that he be furnished with a copy of the information against him. The bill shows that he had not been previously furnished one. The law 'declares that “he or his counsel may demand a copy, which shall be given at as early a day as possible.” (Code of Crim. Proc. Art. 554.) There is no impediment in the instant ease to the com pliance with this statute. It required no delay of the trial. It was the imperative duty of…