Kennedy v. State

Chapman, J. —

Plaintiff in error, Shep Kennedy, and Bessie Helton, were jointly informed against by the County Solicitor of Escambia County, Florida, for having in their possession, custody and control whisky without the immediate container thereof having affixed thereon Florida excise stamps as required by law. Bessie Helton entered a plea of guilty and plaintiff in error a plea of not guilty. He was placed upon trial, convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of $500.00 and costs or serve ninety days in jail in lieu thereof and one year at hard labor in the State prison.

On writ of error to the…