Wanzer v. State

Edward Wanzer, the appellant, was indicted by the Grand Jury for Howard County on eight counts, six of which charged violations of gambling statutes and two alcoholic beverage law violations. One of the gambling counts was abandoned by the State. A jury found the appellant guilty on the remaining seven counts, (five for gambling and two for liquor violations,) and the Court sentenced him to serve 11% months in jail and to pay a fine of $500.00.

The principal questions raised on this appeal are as to: (1) whether the Court abused its discretion in refusing to grant a removal of the trial, in…