[ 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.