Burke v. State

The special presentment found at the May term, 1935, of the superior court of Jenkins County charges that on April 24, 1935, Robert Burke had, possessed, and controlled alcoholic, vinous, and malt beverages, contrary to the laws of Georgia. On May 24, 1935, this presentment was transferred to the city court of Millen, and on October 21, 1935, the defendant was found guilty of the offense charged. The exception is to the judgment overruling his motion for new trial containing the general and two special grounds. With a search warrant for “Robert Burke’s place,” J. L. Taylor, a deputy sheriff,…