[ G. R. No.5451. November 15, 1909 ]

[ G. R. No.5451. November 15, 1909 ]

G. R. No.5451

[ G. R. No.5451. November 15, 1909 ]

THE UNITED STATES, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLEE, VS. MAXIMINO CHAVES, DEFENDANT AND APPELLANT.

D E C I S I O N

MORELAND, J.:

GAMBLING; "MONTE." — From the Court of First Instance of Albay. Trent, J.

Defendant was convicted of playing monte, in violation of Act. No. 1757, and sentenced to pay a fine of P500, or in case of insolvency, to suffer subsidiary imprisonment. Evidence held sufficient and judgment affirmed.

Per Moreland, J. For appellant: Sierra, Roco & Villareal. For appellee: ATtorney-General Villamor.