Toney v. United States

Plaintiff in error was convicted of unlawfully having possession of a large quantity of intoxicating liquor seized by the police in the premises 3201 Adams Mill Road Northwest, Washington, D. C. At the close of the evidence offered on behalf of the government, plaintiff in error moved for a directed verdict, which was denied, and plaintiff in error rested. The only question in the ease is whether the motion should have been granted.

The evidence shows that on the night of the seizure police officers were stationed in a position to watch the Mill Road premises, and, while watching, saw…