Ruff v. People

Plaintiff in error, hereinafter referred to as defendant, was convicted of unlawful possession of a still and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of three to five years. To review that judgment he brings error and asks that the writ be made a supersedeas.

Defendant says he was twice put in jeopardy; that the evidence was insufficient; and that the court’s instructions were erroneous.

The .charge was that defendant, on June 17, 1925, owned and possessed “a certain still used, designed and intended for the manufacture of intoxicating liquor,” contrary to section 1, p. 220, Laws 1925. The…