Ramey v. State

HENDERSON", Judge.

Appellant was convicted of keeping a disorderly house, and her punishment assessed at a fine of $200; hence this appeal.

The proof showed that the appellant was the owner of the house in question, and that she was the only inmate of said house. Appellant asked certain charges, which were refused by the court; and this raises the question whether or not, under such state of case, a person can be guilty of keeping a disorderly house. The clause of the statute under which this prosecution was brought is as follows: “A disorderly house is one kept for prostitution.” Penal Code,…