Freeman v. State

BEAUCHAMP, Judge.

The appeal is from a fine of $1,000.00 and one year in jail on a charge of possessing liquor for the purpose of sale.

Appellant was a witness in behalf of the defendant F. A. Stephenson. When he had concluded his testimony, claiming ownership and possession of the rum for which Stephenson was being tried, the jury was retired from the room and the witness required to remain in the witness box until the County Attorney, under the court’s order, prepared the charge against him. On the appellant’s motion for new trial the County Judge was called as a witness and testified as…