Durfee v. State

Norval, J..This was a prosecution under section 20, chapter 50, Compiled Statutes, for unlawfully keeping for purpose of sale, without a license, certain intoxicating liquors. The accused was convicted, and from the sentence imposed upon him, error is prosecuted to this court.

Application was made to the district court for the appointment of counsel to defend the accused, which request Avas denied. A reversal cannot be had on account of this ruling for several reasons: First — The assignment of counsel to make the defense was based upon the alleged poverty of the accused. The bill of…