Ailey v. State

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

This appeal arises out of a conviction for compelling prostitution of a person under the age of seventeen years. See V.T.C.A., Penal Code, § 43.05(a)(2). Appellant’s punishment was assessed by the jury at fifteen (15) years in the Department of Corrections and at a fine of $2,000.00.

*611Appellant’s first contention is that the statute under which he was convicted is vague and uncertain, violating due process of law under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, § 19, of the State Constitution.

Prior to trial appellant filed a motion to…