Darrah v. State

There is probable merit in some of the arguments advanced by counsel for Darrah, but in disposing of the case we do not find it necessary to examine any of them critically. The facts affirmed by the verdict are consistent with innocence; they do not necessarily constitute a crime. The sentence must, therefore, be reversed, even if all the disputed points should be resolved in favor of the state.

The prosecution is grounded upon section 116 of the Criminal Code, Avhich declares: “If any person shall receive or'buy any goods or chattels of the value of thirty-five dollars or upAvards, that shall…