Kuhler v. State

Conviction is for aggravated assault upon John Schumacher; punishment being a fine of $25.

The prosecution was under subdivision 2 of article 1147, P. C. (1925), which provides that an assault or battery becomes aggravated when committed in any place where persons are assembled for the purpose of innocent amusement. A dance was in progress at a place called “Rhineland Hall.” Appellant claims to have been appointed as one of the managers to keep order. A disturbance arose between two boys who went outside of the hall and were followed by a number of others. The prosecuting witness says that…