Miller v. Commonwealth

This case presents for our consideration the question whether the presumption created by Virginia Code 1936, section 4675 (50), as amended in 1938 (chapter 234), is a conclusive presumption, or is merely a presumption subject to be rebutted by evidence of opposing or explanatory facts.

*644In September, 1938, an indictment containing three counts was returned against C. M. Miller, the defendant. The three counts charged him with: (1) unlawfully transporting alcoholic beverages illegally acquired by him, and having in his possession at the time of such transportation two firearms; (2) unlawfully…