Commonwealth v. Kutler

Opinion by

Reno, J.,

Appellant was convicted of book-making and setting up a gambling establishment, largely upon the testimony of a police officer. His motions in arrest of judgment and for a new trial .asserted, for the first time, that he had been entrapped by the policeman. The court below denied the motions, and appellant reiterates the charge on appeal.

Without objection, the Commonwealth was allowed to show that, in response to complaints received by him, the district attorney initiated an investigation of appellant and his “variety store”. State Policeman Todak was detailed for that…