Davis v. Commonwealth

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

Elmer “Frenchy” Davis was convicted of the offense of setting up, carrying on, operating, and conducting a game of craps whereby money was won and lost, as denounced by KRS 436.230. The punishment imposed was a fine of $500 and confinement in the state penitentiary for one year.

Appellant and his wife, Rose Davis, also were tried jointly under an indictment for violation of KRS 436.075, charging them with procuring and soliciting a person for purposes of prostitution. By 'agreement, the charges under the two indictments were tried at the same time. Appellant' and his wife…