State v. Hoffman

The only question in this case is whether there was a lawful seizure of the slot machines so that they could properly be received in evidence. The state contends that the officers were lawfully on the premises under sec. 139.06, Stats., which provides as follows:

“The state treasurer or his duly authorized employees, and any sheriff, policeman, marshal, or constable, within their respective jurisdictions, may at all reasonable hours enter in and upon any licensed premises, and examine the books, papers and records of any brewer, bottler, sales company, wholesaler, or retailer, for the purpose…