White v. Commonwealth

CULLEN, Commissioner.

On a joint trial, Bert White, his wife Eva, and George Justice were found guilty of possessing liquor for the purpose of sale in dry territory, KRS 242.230, and judgment was entered imposing on each a $100' fine and a 60-day jail sentence. They have moved for an appeal.

It is contended that the trial judge erred in refusing to vacate the bench in response to a verified motion charging that the judge was prejudiced and would' not afford the defendants a fair and impartial trial. The alleged grounds for the charge of prejudice were:

“ * * * that on numerous occasions during…