Barger v. State

HARWOOD, Judge.

The indictment against this appellant contained two counts. The first count charged distilling, and the second count charged possession of a still or appartus to be used for the purpose of manufacturing' prohibited liquors or beverages.

His jury trial resulted in a verdict of guilty under the second count, i. e., possessing a still, etc. Judgment was duly entered pursuant to the jury’s verdict.

On or about April 23, 1947 four law enforcement officers interviewed appellant in a field near a house in which appellant was then staying. During this interview the appellant told the…