State v. Snyder
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polli District Court.- — Charles Hutchinson, Judge. The defendant was indicted, tried, and convicted for the crime of maintaining a liquor nuisance in the city of Des Moines at a drug store called the Victoria Pharmacy. A fine of $400 was imposed, with an order of commitment until the fine and costs were paid. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
1. Briefly, the indictment charges that defendant maintained the place with intent to sell intoxicating liquor, contrary to law, and that he did therein sell intoxicating liquor, contrary to law. No evidence was introduced on behalf of the defendant, except that he took the stand and testified that he was a registered pharmacist. It is not shown that he had a permit to sell intoxicating liquors. ■ A motion to direct a verdict for the' defendant *730was overruled. The undisputed evidence shows that defendant was a druggist and registered pharmacist, conducting a retail drug store. On July 11,…
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