DeZarn v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clarke

Affirming.

This is an appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the Clay circuit court convicting him of the offense denounced by section 1972, Kentucky Statutes, of knowingly suffering and permitting Gilbert Gregory, a person under 21 years of age, without the written consent of his parent or guardian, to engage in a game of pool upon tables operated by him, and fixing his punishment at a fine of $100.00.

For reversal it is contended that there was no proof the defendant had knowledge that Gregory was permitted to play upon his tables, first, because the…