Hantz v. State

Appellants were indicted and convicted of violating the Prohibition Law, §§4 and 24, Acts 1925 p. 144, §§2717, 2740 Burns 1926. The indictment is in three counts: (1) for selling; (2) for possessing intoxicating liquor; and (3) for maintaining a common nuisance. A trial by jury resulted in a conviction of each appellant on each count. The errors assigned are the overruling of a motion for a new trial, and the overruling of a motion in arrest of judgment.

Appellants contend the verdict is not sustained by sufficient evidence, and that it is contrary to law. The first count charged a sale of…