Jenkins v. State

Jenkins was convicted of the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor, second offense. Section 2613 (b), Miss. Code 1942. On this appeal he argues four errors which he contends were committed in the trial of the case. We deem it necessary to discuss and decide only three of these. He requested, and was refused, a peremptory instruction as to the guilt of accused. He says the testimony is insufficient to prove he had possession of the liquor. This requires a summary of the evidence. The State introduced five witnesses. Defendant offered no testimony. One witness for the State was the circuit…