Legal Opinion

Click v. Commonwealth

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided March 21, 1952PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CLAY, Commissioner.

Appellant was convicted of possessing intoxicating liquor in dry territory for the purpose of sale.

He first contends that his demurrer to the indictment should have been sustained because it failed to allege that he “knowingly” possessed the alcoholic beverage. Such allegation would be necessary if he were being prosecuted under KRS 243.840. However, the indictment charges an offense under KRS 242.230. It was not défective.

Appellant next contends that there was insufficient evidence presented against him. This contention is based principally on the ground that the arresting…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Rowland v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1923
  2. Ramsey v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1951

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Rogers v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1968
  2. Padgett v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1956
  3. Patterson v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1967

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