Richardson v. State

The affidavit as originally made, and upon which this defendant was tried in the county court, charged that defendant did buy, sell, or have in his possession, prohibited liquors, etc. On appeal to the circuit court from a conviction in the county court, the court, on motion of the solicitor, struck from the affidavit the word "buy." The defendant objected to the amendment, and objected to being put to trial upon the affidavit as amended. Under the statute, the affidavit may be amended to meet the ends of justice, and to prevent a dismissal of the case upon any informality, irregularity, or…