Logan v. State
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Pulaski Circuit Court, First Division; John W. Wade, Judge; The verdict was contrary to law and the evidence. A continuance should have been granted. Appellant had no counsel until his present counsel was appointed by the court, and sufficient time was not allowed thereafter to have summons served on necessary witnesses.
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Appeal from Pulaski Circuit Court, First Division; John W. Wade, Judge; The verdict was contrary to law and the evidence. A continuance should have been granted. Appellant had no counsel until his present counsel was appointed by the court, and sufficient time was not allowed thereafter to have summons served on necessary witnesses. While a continuance is largely in the discretion of the trial court, this court will not permit an abuse of that discretion. 60 Ark. 521. The alleged confession should have been excluded from the jury. Appellant was not warned as to statements made by him. The…
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
Appellant has been convicted for violating section 1 of Act No. 324 of 1921 (General Acts of 1921, p. 372), which reads as follows:
“Section 1. No mash, wort or wash fit for distillation or for the manufacture of beer; wine, distilled spirits or other alcoholic liquor shall be made or fermented by any person other than a person duly authorized under the laws of the United States to manufacture sweet cider, vinegar, non-alcoholic beverages, or spirits for other than beverage purposes.”
For the reversal of the judgment, it is first insisted that the court erred in refusing to continue the case.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Dewein v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1914
- Booe v. SimsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1919
- Dobbs v. HollandSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1919
- Doles v. HiltonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1886
- McKenzie v. MurphySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1863
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