Peretto v. State

From a conviction upon a charge of having possession of intoxicating liquor with intent to sell, the plaintiff in error, hereinafter referred to as defendant, has appealed. He was charged with having possession of 16 gallons of “choc” beer and 1% gallons of wine and two-thirds of a quart of whisky. The evidence on the part of the state sustained the allegation, which was denied by the defendant, who testified that he had only 5 or 6 gallons of “choc” beer and no wine or whisky.

Complaint is made by defendant: First, that the evidence is not sufficient; second, that the court erred in its…