Spears v. Commonwealth

CULLEN, Commissioner.

Lawrence (Fats) Spears appeals from a judgment imposing punishment of a fine of $100 and a 30-day term in jail, upon his conviction of possession of intoxicating liquors for purpose of sale in dry territory. He maintains that (1) the evidence obtained upon a search of his premises should not have been admitted because the affidavit for the search warrant was defective; (2) the evidence of possession of liquor was insufficient to sustain a conviction; and (3) evidence of a transaction of sale of liquor from the defendant’s premises, a few hours before the search,…