Bird v. State

The indictment was against George Bird and Jerry Black jointly, in two counts. Count 1 charged the selling or offering for sale, on July 39, 1941, of “alcoholic, spirituous, malt, and intoxicating liquors, contrary to the laws of said State.” Count 3 charged that on July 39, 1941, George Bird and Jerry Black “did have, possess, and control (more than one quart of) alcoholic, spirituous, malt, and intoxicating liquors, contrary to the laws of said State.” Only George Bird was tried. The jury acquitted him on the first count, but found him guilty on the second count. His motion for new trial…