Schweinefuss v. Commonwealth

DAVIS, Commissioner.

Clement J. Schweinefuss, Robert Worth-ington, and Janie Worthington were jointly indicted, jointly tried, and all convicted of the offense of “pandering,” denounced by KRS 436.040, and the offense of “aiding and abetting prostitution”, contrary to the provisions of KRS 436.075(2). The charge under KRS 436.040 is a felony; the latter charge of “aiding and abetting prostitution” is a misdemeanor. In an effort to minimize confusion, we shall refer to the appellants as “defendant Schweinefuss,” “defendant Robert,” and “defendant Janie.”

The jury’s verdict, followed by judgment…