State v. Stotts

This was an indictment for extortion. The indictment charges that the defendant was a constable of Washington township-in Morgan county; that on, &c., at, &c., a writ of ji. fa. against the goods and chattels of one Joseph Baker came to his hands, by which he was required and authorized to levy the sum of 38 dollars and 89 cents; but that he did, unlawfully and corruptly and by colour of his office, demand and receive of and from said Baker the sum of 43 dollars and 6 cents, being 4 dollars and 17 cents more than was due, &c. On the trial of the cause the defendant was found guilty, but the…