State v. Higgins

The Prosecuting Attorney of Lafayette County filed in the circuit court an information charging defendant, on August 28, 1926, with the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. The jury returned a verdict fixing her punishment at a fine of one thousand dollars and six months' imprisonment in the county jail. Defendant appealed. One Joe Mavel was jointly informed against with defendant, but, as the court on trial discharged him from further custody, that disposes of the matter.

As the charge is a misdemeanor, the cause is here by virtue of a constitutional question timely and duly raised.…