Patrick v. State

BERRY, Judge.

The offense is keeping a bawdy house and the punishment is a fine of $200 and twenty days in jail.

The State placed on the stand a police officer of Port Arthur and proved by him that he had known the defendant for a number of years and that his reputation is bad. This testimony was offered by the State in making its case in chief and before the defendant had testified or offered any evidence as to his reputation. It was properly objected to and the court permitted the witness to make,the statement. This ruling was in contravention of the Statute and of all the authorities bearing…