Commonwealth v. Dzewiacin

Evidence was introduced tending to show that- on the date alleged in the complaint the defendant operated a motor 'vehicle and carried therein a receptacle containing distilled spirits. The defendant moved that a directed verdict in his favor be ordered. This motion was denied. The jury found the defendant guilty. .

The defendant contends that the transportation of distilled spirits in the manner shown is not an offence. By G. L. c. 138, | 2, the sale or keeping for sale of intoxicating liquor is prohibited. By St. 1923, c. 370, no person shall transport “by air craft, water craft or vehicle”…