Peak v. Commonwealth

" This prosecution rests upon a warrant which charged that Walter Peak operated and conducted a common nuisance in violation of Virginia Code 1936, section 4675 (55). He was tried before the police justice of the city of Bristol: The judgment of the police, justice is endorsed upon the warrant, and reads as follows: .

“Judgment.

“Upon the evidence heard, Walter Peak is hereby dismissed of the within charge of maintaining a common nuisance and is sentenced to 30 days in jail, and- fined $100 and $9.25 costs.

“This the 9 day of March, 1938.

“Premises occupied by Walter Peak at No. 200 Spencer St.,…