State v. Cone

Appellant was charged with the violation of the state liquor laws, by an information containing two counts. The first count charged the crime of manufacturing intoxicating liquors with intent to sell; and the second count charged that, at the same time and place,

“. . . he did then and there wilfully and unlawfully have in his possession, a still intended to be used for the manufacture of intoxicating liquors.”

Upon trial to a jury, the accused was found not guilty on the first count, and guilty on the second count. From a judgment on the verdict imposing a jail sentence, he has appealed.

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