State ex rel. Garrett v. McPeters

This is an information filed by the Attorney General based on the recommendations of a grand jury impaneled in the circuit court of Madison County, seeking the impeachment of the defendant and his ouster' from office on the ground that he is “guilty of corruption in office” in that “the sheriff accepted bribes in checks and cash from one Edward Snipes with an agreement or understanding that the sheriff would not molest or interfere with or harm the operation of slot machines located in the Elks Club in Madison County, Alabama.”

The law is settled that this proceeding is criminal in nature and…