People v. Reed

Crane, Ch. J.

The defendants were indicted for violating the gambling laws. Counts numbered one, two, three and six allege the violation of section 986 of the Penal Law. Count number four alleges violation of section 973; and count number five alleges violation of section 970 of the Penal Law. Section 986 of the Penal Law makes it a misdemeanor for a person: (1) to engage in pool selling or book-making at any time or place; (2) to keep or occupy any place upon public or private grounds with books and papers for the purpose of recording or registering bets or wagers upon the result of any trial…