Spence v. State

This was an indictment charging the defendant with having in his possession counterfeit bank-notes with intent to put the same in circulation. Plea, not guilty; verdict against the defendant, fixing his punishment at two years’ confinement in the state-prison and a fine of fifty dollars. Judgment on the verdict.

Before the trial commenced, the defendant moved the Court to quash the indictment. The motion was overruled. He then moved on affidavit filed for a change of venue. The motion was overruled. He next moved for a continuance of the cause, as a matter of right, till the next term of. the…