Jaye v. State

Appellant, defendant below, was tried and convicted for the offense of violating the prohibition laws of the state. The prosecution originated in the county court, and from a judgment of conviction in that court an appeal was taken to the circuit court. In the circuit court, not having demanded a jury, the accused was tried by the court without a jury. The court found the defendant guilty, fo which action an exception was reserved, and this presents the only question for determination by this court.

It is true, as insisted, the statute provides in appeals of this character, that is to say,…