City of Springfield v. Stevens

(dissenting). — Appellant, a taxicab driver, was charged with the violation of an ordinance of the City of Springfield as follows: ‘ ‘ Defendant did then' and there wilfully, unlawfully have in his possession and carry and transport in his taxicab, intoxicating beverage or liquor, towit: one bottle of wine.” He was fined $10 and costs in the municipal court. ' He-appealed'to the circuit court where he waived' a jury and submitted his ease to the court. That court found him guilty but only of transporting intoxicating liquor. He appealed to this court. This court has ruled the -ordinance under…