Clark v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

Art. 627, P.C., makes it unlawful for one to knowingly permit property or premises of which he is the owner or under his control to be used for the purpose of gaming.

This conviction is for a violation of that statute, with punishment assessed at two years in the penitentiary.

In view of the fact that the conviction is to be reversed for alleged jury misconduct, a statement of the facts is not deemed called for other than to say that a serious question exists as to appellant’s guilt — that is, whether he was the owner or person in control of the place where the gaming was…