Stewart v. City of Jackson

McGowen, J.,

delivered the opinion of the court..

William Stewart, appellant, was convicted of unlawfully having whisky in his possession in the city court; appealed to the county court where, by a jury, he was again convicted; and then appealed to the circuit court, where-his conviction was affirmed.

His conviction rests upon the evidence of two city policemen, Byrd and Rogers, who made a search by an affidavit and search warrant, the validity of which was not challenged. The warrant authorized the search of a pressing shop in the rear of the Royal Hotel, 123 East Capital street in the city of…