Stevenson v. United States

The appellant was convicted on an information charging him with transporting intoxicating liquors from Joplin, Missouri, into the State of Oklahoma in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 1262. This statute makes it unlawful for any person to import or transport intoxicating liquors into any state in which the sale of such liquors is prohibited. Liquors for scientific, sacramental, medicinal, and mechanical purposes are excepted. Liquor may also be lawfully imported into a state if accompanied by a permit or license therefor issued under the laws of such state.

It is contended, here that the evidence…