McGowan v. State

Jack McGowan was tried in the justice of the peace court of Jefferson Davis county for the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquors, and was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of $125 and costs; from which conviction he appealed to the Circuit Court, where he was tried anew, again convicted, fined $250, and sentenced to ninety days in jail. From which conviction he appeals here.

The evidence against the appellant was obtained by a search of the car, without a search warrant. The sheriff of the county, the constable of the district, and the marshal of the town made the search without a…