Motley v. Commonwealth

George Dewey Motley, the plaintiff in error, was tried for violating the provisions of the Code of Virginia, section 4693. The jnry’s verdict, which was confirmed by the court, was a fine of $100.00 and imprisonment in the jail of the city of Danville for sixty days.

The purpose of the statute is to prohibit that species of offense known as a lottery. It is defined as promoting or being concerned in managing or drawing a lottery or raffle, for money or other thing of value, or to have in one’s possession for the purpose of sale, or with intent to exchange, negotiate, or transfer, or aid in…