Suzuki v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

The conviction is for operating a pool hall; the punishment, a fine of $25.

The undisputed evidence shows that several officers visited an upstairs location in El Paso, where, behind locked doors, were located a number of pool tables upon which men were engaged in playing pool.

Appellant being asked stated that he was in charge. He was asked “if he had a charter to operate a pool hall and he said he did and went and got it.”

He produced a charter showing the incorporation of “The Favorite Club” at the address in question, organized by three El Paso men in 1954 under Subdivision 9…