Johnson v. State

The defendant was convicted of driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor. His sole exception, as stated in his brief, is to the refusal to grant a continuance.

“In all applications for continuances upon the ground of the absence of a witness, it shall be shown to the court that the witness is absent; that he has been subpoenaed; that he resides in the county where the case is pending; that his testimony is material; that such witness is not absent by the permission, directly or indirectly, of such applicant; that he expects he will be able to procure the testimony of such…