State v. Bowman

WALTERS, Justice Pro Tern.

Linus Bowman, a bar owner, was cited for violation of a provision of the Idaho Falls City Code which made it unlawful for a retailer of alcoholic beverages to operate a “dance hall” or to permit dancing at his establishment without a valid “dance hall” license. He was tried in the magistrate division of the district court, was found guilty of failure to possess the required license, and was fined $100. On appeal to the district court, the conviction was affirmed. Bowman now appeals to this Court, challenging the validity of the dance hall licensing ordinance. We…