Rosenberg v. Commonwealth

Charles Rosenberg was charged with the conduct and management of a lottery at his place of business in Roanoke. He was tried by the civil and police justice of that city and was convicted. He appealed to its Hustings Court and was again convicted. A jury has fixed his punishment by fine of five hundred dollars, which was confirmed by the trial judge.

The offense charged is forbidden by Code, section 4693, which declares that:

“If any person set up or promote, or be concerned in managing or drawing a lottery or raffle, for money or other thing of value, or knowingly permit such lottery in any…