Braly v. Wingard

The question for determination here is whether Ray Loyd Benton of Ada, Okla-. homa, has .been finally adjudged guilty of a felony. If he has not then he is fully eligible to file his notification and declaration for political party nomination as a candidate for election to the office of sheriff of Pontotoc County.

If Mr. Benton has been finally adjudged guilty of a felony then he is not eligible to so file as a candidate for nomination at the July 19S8 Primary Election.

The facts are that Mr. Benton was charged with the crime of unlawful possession of intoxicating liquors as a second and…