Gonzales v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

The offense is keeping a bawdy house; the punishment, 80 days in jail and a fine of $800.

The record shows that after a mistrial of appellant’s case in either April or June, 1958, a new complaint and information alleging the same charges were filed against her on June 9, 1958. The warrant of arrest was issued and placed in the hands of the sheriff on the same day.

Thereafter, about 4:30 P.M., August 7, 1958, when appellant’s case was called for trial she announced ready and entered a plea of not guilty. The state introduced some testimony and then the court recessed until the…