State v. Steelman

An information was filed in the Circuit Court of Shannon County by which appellant was charged with the unlawful transportation of hootch, moonshine and corn whiskey. Appellant offered to plead guilty, provided the court would assess the lowest punishment. The court declined to do this and the case proceeded to trial. The jury found him guilty and fixed his punishment at imprisonment in the penitentiary for two years. He was sentenced accordingly and appealed.

The evidence offered by the State shows that on March 27, 1927, appellant was seen "pretty well intoxicated" at Bryant Camp, near…