State v. Lawrence
Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
130 P. 508 (1913)
- Written by Steven Pacht, JD
Facts
R. J. Lawrence (defendant) wagered $5 on the outcome of a baseball game. He did so while in attendance at the game, in the presence of men, women, boys, and girls. For this act, Lawrence was charged by information for violating Section 2782 of Oklahoma’s criminal law by grossly disturbing the public peace, openly outraging public decency, and injuring the public morals. Lawrence sought to dismiss the information, arguing that (1) Section 2782 was void for uncertainty and (2) the information was void due to duplicity. The trial court dismissed the information. The State of Oklahoma (plaintiff) appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Furman, J.)
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