Hobbs v. State

MACY, Justice.

Appellant Larry D. Hobbs challenges his conviction on three counts of professional gambling as proscribed by § 6-7-102(b), W.S.1977. This conviction resulted from appellant’s involvement in a lucrative bookmaking operation in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The primary question presented for review is whether the statutory definition of professional gambling is unconstitutionally vague. In addition, the State, as appellee, questions appellant’s standing to present his vagueness challenge.

We affirm.

Appellant describes the issue in this manner:

“THE DISTRICT COURT ERRED IN FAILING TO DISMISS…