Johnson v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Sampson

Affirming.

Four men, including appellant Johnson, were indicted in the McLean circuit court for the offense of having in their possession an illicit moonshine still. One of them pleaded guilty to the charge and the other three being tried were convicted and each given 30 days in jail and a fine of $200.00. Johnson alone appeals.

From the evidence it appears that someone approached Johnson and told him that a moonshine still had been found on hi's farm at a remote point from his home. Johnson denied knowledge, of the still but said he would isee that…