Wolfe v. People

Harry Wolfe, plaintiff in error, and one Jones, were prosecuted on an information charging violations of sections 6863 and 6864, C. L. 1921. There were four counts: (1) Unlawfully keeping a place to be used and used for gambling; (2) keeping and exhibiting a gaming table, establishment and device to win and gain money; (3) engaging in gambling for a livelihood; and (4) playing at a game for money and property of value. Jones was found guilty on all counts, Wolfe on (1) and (2), and Wolfe alone seeks review. At the conclusion of the people’s evidence Wolfe moved for directed verdicts of not…