Gribble, Jr. v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge. —

The offense is possession of whisky in dry area for the purpose of sale; the punishment, a fine of $100.

The complaint recites that the affiant “has reason to believe,” etc., but omits the phrase “and does believe.” Referring to the requisites of the complaint, Art. 222, subdiv. 2, C. C. P., reads as follows: “It must show that the accused has committed some offense against the laws of the State, either directly or that the affiant has good reason to believe, and does believe, that the accused has committed such offense.” The omission of the phrase “and does believe” has…