State v. Reed

ROGERS, Justice.

The defendant, Roy Reed, appeals from his conviction and sentence for selling intoxicating liquor within the territorial limits of Ward 9 of Rapides Parish on April 17, 1937. The prosecution is based on an ordinance adopted by 'the police jury on January 15, 1935.

Defendant filed motions to quash, for a new trial, and in arrest of judgment, in each of which the unconstitutionality and illegality of the ordinance is alleged. The trial judge overruled the motions, and the defendant reserved bills of exception to his rulings.

On December 31, 1934, a local option election was held…