State v. Russo

BARRETT, Commissioner.

Patricia Russo as an agent and employee of Russo’s Ridge Runner Inc., a holder of a “nonintoxicating beer” (RSMo 1969, § 312.010, V.A.M.S.) license, was charged with the misdemeanor of having and keeping on the licensed premises three bottles of intoxicating liquor. RSMo 1969, §§ 312.430, 312.490, V.A.M.S. A jury found Patricia guilty, fixed her punishment at a fine of $50.00 and she has perfected an appeal to this court on the theory that a construction of the constitution is involved within the meaning of Article V, Section 3, Constitution of Missouri, V.A.M.S.

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