State v. Adams

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Coti-iran.

The defendant, Cal Adams, and one Ed Davis were jointly indicted for manufacturing whiskey and having the same in their possession. They were tried before his Honor Judge Henry and a jury, the result being the conviction of Cal Adams and the acquittal of Ed Davis. The sentence imposed upon Cal Adams was twelve months at hard labor, six months of which were suspended during good behavior.

The defendant has appealed, assigning error in a certain charge of his Honor to the jury, contending that the expression was prejudicial to his…