State of Missouri v. Sickles

— Defendant was charged in two counts with a violation of the state prohibition law. In the first count he was charged with unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. The second count charged the possession of a copper cooker, the same being a part of a still. Both charges are misdemeanors. The case originated in Pemiscot county and was sent to New Madrid county on change of venue. Defendant was tried by a jury, convicted on both counts and has appealed to this court.

It is insisted that the evidence is not sufficient to support the verdict on the second count charging possession of part of a…