Fields v. Commonwealth

*524Opinion op the Court by

Chief Justice Sampson

Affirming.

We think it will be conceded by all concerned that one may be guilty of a violation of the prohibition laws and subj ected to conviction and the penalty denounced by the statutes though he was not present at the transaction, and it was carried out through an agent. Appellant Fields operated a pool room, with a restaurant and soft drink stand at the rear. It was in an old saloon. In the restaurant was a counter and seats for patrons. The prosecuting witness testified that he entered the restaurant and bought and drank two quantities of…