State v. Cowling

The information in this case against both appellant and his wife, Maud Cowling, charges that they, and each of them, did, in King county, Washington, on May 13,1929, and at divers dates thereafter to and including May 31, 1929, wilfully, unlawfully, and feloniously open up, conduct, and maintain a place for the unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor.

Both of the accused were convicted by the same jury, but a recommendation for leniency was made by the jury in the case of Mrs. Cowling, whereupon judgment against her was suspended, and only the present appellant appealed.

The record shows a…