Bolton v. State

This prosecution originated in the county court of Franklin county, and from a judgment of conviction in that court the defendant appealed to the circuit court. He was there tried upon a complaint filed by the 'solicitor. This complaint originally contained two counts, but count 1 was stricken upon motion of defendant. Count 2 is as follows:

“The state of Alabama, by its solicitor, complains of Thomas P. Bolton that, within 12 months before the commencement of this prosecution, and subsequent to the 25th day of January, 1919, he did receive, accept delivery of, have in possession, or possess…