Anderson v. Commonwealth

CLAY, Commissioner.

Appellant was convicted of possessing alcoholic beverages in local option territory. The only contention on appeal is that the affidavit supporting the search warrant was insufficient.

In part the affidavit read:

“ * * * On Friday May 20, 1966, affiant was informed by Willie Oney that on Friday May 20th 1966 at 4 PM he, Willie Oney, purchased one half pint of Old Crow 90 proof whiskey for $2.50 at the above described premises from a white woman and that alcoholic beverages are now stored on said premises in violation of Pike County’s local option laws now in effect.”

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