State v. Prophet

Defendant was convicted of having unlawfully in his possession, for sale for beverage purposes, intoxicating liquor, commonly called whisky. Having been twice previously convicted for the same offense, he was sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000 and to serve 12 months in the parish jail, and, in default of payment of the fine, to serve an additional 12 months’ imprisonment. On appeal he relies on the following bills of exception.

Bill No. 1. Previous to the trial, a motion to quash and strike out was filed. The district judge overruled the motion and a bill of exception was reserved to his action…