State v. Rowe

The grand jury of Jackson County returned an indictment in the circuit court charging defendant with the offense of giving to Arch Duncan corn whiskey. On a trial, the defendant was found guilty by the verdict of the jury, and his punishment assessed at five years' imprisonment in the penitentiary. He appealed from the judgment entered on the verdict.

The evidence adduced on behalf of the State warrants the finding that on November 5, 1928, and prior thereto and thereafter, defendant was the lessee and in possession of premises located at and known as 602 Main Street in Kansas City. The lease…