Smith v. Commonwealth

This prosecution has to do with an alleged violation of the game laws of Virginia.

The warrant issued by the justice of the peace is as follows:

“County op Buckingham, to-wit:

“To A. J. Stegar, a constable of the said county:

“Whereas, C. H. Agee, game warden of the said county, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, Elijah Newton, a justice of the said county, that Andy Smith in the said county, did on the 10th day of January, 1931, violate section 36 of Code of Virginia by hunting during closed season.

“These are, therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth, to command you…