Griffith v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Co get by

Judge Olay-

Reversing.

Appellant was convicted-of possessing intoxicating liquor- and his punishment fixed at a fine of $150.00. and thirty days’ imprisonment.

A reversal is asked on the ground that the evidence was obtained by an illegal search. The search warrant under which the search was made was based on an affidavit which, after alleging that the affiant had reliable information that led him to believe and that he did believe that John Griffith had moonshine whiskey in his possession, etc., concluded as follows:

“That the source of his information and grounds for…