State v. Pearce

This is an indictment for corruptly offering a sum of money to a legislative officer of the State of Florida, with intent to influence his act and vote upon a matter then pending before him.. Upon the i*endition of a verdict of guilty, the defendant moved an arrest of judgment upon the following grounds:

" First — That there was no indictment or presentment by the grand jury as required by the constitution and laws of this State.

Second — That the indictment charges no crime or offence under the laws of this State.

This motion was overruled, the defendant, excepted and entered an appeal to this…