Smith v. State

The plaintiff in error was convicted of a violation of the prohibition law, in that he “did keep on hand at his place of business in the city of Milledgeville, Ga., to wit, his restaurant and café, alcoholic, spirituous, malt, and intoxicating liquors.” The only evidence in support of the verdict is the fact that two pints of whisky were found hidden in one corner of his restaurant, covered up by dirt. The defendant denied all knowledge of the whisky, and aided the officers in making search therefor. In addition to his denial of any knowledge of the presence of the whisky in his restaurant,…