People v. Brown

Dependant in error, J. C. Brown, hereinafter referred to as defendant, and one Cora Belle Brown were jointly charg-ed with unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. The action was filed before a justice of the peace. On arraignment defendant entered a plea of guilty, and Cora Belle Brown of not guilty. Both causes were continued for three days, during which both were released on bond. Thereupon Cora Belle Brown was tried and acquitted, and defendant, persisting in his plea of guilty, was assessed the minimum fine ($100) and costs. He appealed to the county court. 'The district attorney…