Legal Opinion

Reed v. State

Alabama Court of Appeals

Decided February 10, 1931No. 1 Div. 984Published

1Opinion of the CourtSamford, J.

The unexplained possession of any part or parts of any still, apparatus, or appliance, or any device or substitute tberefor commonly or generally used for, or that is suitable to be used in, the manufacture of prohibited liquors and beverages, is not a violation of law amounting to a crime, but such possession is prima facie evidence that tbe person so found in possession of the parts has in his possession the complete still, and proof of this fact beyond a reasonable doubt will authorize a conviction. Lindsey v. State, 18 Ala. App. 494, 93 So. 331.

It is true that the possession of a part of…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Lindsey v. StateAlabama Court of Appeals · 1922
  2. Bowden v. StateAlabama Court of Appeals · 1929

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