People v. Demery

In two informations filed by the District Attorney of Los Angeles County, appellant was charged with three separate violations of Penal Code, section 337a (bookmaking) in that: (1) on March 24, 1959, appellant recorded a bet in violation of subdivision 4 of said section; (2) that on March 28, 1959, appellant violated subdivision 2 by keeping or occupying a place with paraphernalia for recording bets; and (3) that on March 28, 1959, appellant recorded a bet in violation of subdivision 4 of said section.

The charges contained in the two informations were consolidated for trial, jury trial was…