State v. Hardy

[91] Defendant was convicted of aiding and assisting in establishing a lottery as a business and avocation, in violation of Sec. 563.430 (statutory references are to RSMo and V.A.M.S.) ; and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Defendant has appealed.

Defendant alleges error in overruling his motion to suppress evidence, in receiving in evidence admissions made by him at the time of his arrest, and in refusing his motions for a directed verdict. Defendant also complains of the argument to the jury by the State’s attorney.

Defendant’s motion to suppress evidence was to prevent the use…