People v. Markham

Citations

• 7 Cal. 208

Syllabus

<p>The act to suppress gaming must be construed with the general act concerning criminal proceedings; and where a fine is imposed on a conviction for gaming, the defendant may be imprisoned to enforce its payment. The law does not look to the owners of the house for payment of the fine, as they are only liable where gaming is done with their knowledge.</p> <p>This was an application on habeas corpus for a discharge from imprisonment of the defendant, who was convicted of gambling, and sentenced to a fine of one hundred dollars, and ordered to be imprisoned until the fine was paid.</p>