Broyles v. State

The plaintiff in error, P. E. Broyles, was convicted under Section 39-3201, T.C.A. of a misdemeanor in office while serving as Chief of the Johnson City Police Force. For this offense the jury imposed a fine of $500 and as a result of the conviction he likewise was removed from office and disqualified from holding office in the State of Tennessee for the remainder of his life under Section 39-3219, T.C.A. From this conviction he has seasonably appealed, filed assignments of error, brief and able arguments have been heard. We now have the matter for disposition.

The primary charge upon which…