People v. Covert

Defendant appeals from his conviction following a nonjury trial upon an information charging him with three counts of violation of Penal Code section 337a, subdivisions 1, 2 and 6. In substance, count I charged that on or about July 31, 1962, appellant engaged in pool-selling and bookmaking upon the results of a horse race; count II charged that on or about the same date appellant kept' and occupied an apartment located at 6864 Bonita Terrace, Los Angeles, with paraphernalia used for the purpose of recording and registering bets on horse racing; and count III charged appellant with accepting…