Commonwealth v. Sinn

PiiR Curiam,

Appellant was found guilty on a count charging that, contrary to the Crimes Act of 1860, section 55, P. L. 397, he had permitted persons to assemble for the purpose of gambling, in a room in his possession and control. He complains of the refusal to direct an acquittal, and therefore now contends only that the evidence is insufficient to sustain a conviction. In disposing of that contention, we must give effect to the oral evidence tending to support the verdict of the jury, (we consider the evidence sufficient) and lay aside all appellant’s evidence that might tend to destroy the…