People v. Shannon
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from Trial Term, Westchester County. William Shannon was convicted of pool selling, and he appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGoodrich, P. J.
The defendant was convicted of violating section 351 of the Penal Code, on the ground that at the city of Yonkers, on July 26, 1902, outside of any trotting or race course authorized by *1062statute, he engaged in pool selling and selling pools upon the result of the trial and contest of speed and power of horses then taking place at Brighton Beach, N. Y. He appeals from the judgment.
The constitutionality of the racing law (Laws 1895, p. 370, c. 570) and of section 351 of the Penal Code was reaffirmed by the Court of Appeals in People v. Stedeker, 175 N. Y. 57, 67 N. E. 132, reversing a judgment…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- People v. . StedekerNew York Court of Appeals · 1903
- People Ex Rel. Sturgis v. . FallonNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
- People Ex Rel. Weaver v. . Van De CarrNew York Court of Appeals · 1896
- People v. StedekerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1902