Taylor v. State

DICE, Judge.

The conviction is for keeping a disorderly house; the punishment, 20 days in jail and a fine of $200.

The State’s evidence shows that appellant was manager of an apartment and rooming house in the city of Dallas. On the date alleged in the information, Detectives Johnston and Gee of the Dallas Police Department, Special Service Bureau, went to the address around 4 P.M. When they arrived, Officer Johnston went inside the house and Officer Gee remained outside.

Officer Johnston testified that after he entered the house, he was met in the hall by the appellant; that he asked appellant *160i…