VICK v. PEOPLE

No. 22088.

445 P.2d 220 (1968)

Davis VICK and Robert Okey, Plaintiffs in Error, v. The PEOPLE of the State of Colorado, Defendant in Error.

Supreme Court of Colorado, En Banc.

Rehearing Denied October 7, 1968.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Marshall Quiat, Denver, for plaintiffs in error.

Duke W. Dunbar, Atty. Gen., Frank E. Hickey, Deputy Atty. Gen., John P. Moore, Asst. Atty. Gen., Denver, for defendant in error.


KELLEY, Justice.

Davis Vick and Robert Okey, plaintiffs in error (defendants), were charged and convicted in the district court of "wagering upon games," in the City of Central (Central City), Gilpin County, in violation of C.R.S.1963, 40-10-9. The defendants admit gambling, but claim their acts were lawful, because the gambling activity occurred in a casino licensed by the city pursuant to a valid city ordinance.

The defendants concede that there is a conflict...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases