State v. Koski
West Virginia Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
Hatoher, Judge:
Upon an indictment for selling liquor Tom Koski was found guilty by a jury of his peers and by the circuit court of Marshall County was fined $300 and sentenced to jail for sis months.
The defendant denied selling any liquor and says the verdict is contrary to the evidence. Glenn Coe, a witness for the State, testified that he purchased liquor directly from the defendant. Coe’s evidence was supported in part by H. E. Smith, a Federal Prohibition officer. The jury believed Coe, and his testimony warranted the verdict.
The defendant also claims that the verdict is contrary to the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- State v. ParsonsWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1922
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