Roberts v. State

E. Mayson Boberts was convicted in the criminal court of Atlanta, on an accusation charging him with the violation of what is known as the prohibition statute, in that he “did keep on hand at his place of business alcoholic and spirituous liquors, contrary to law.” His petition for a writ of certiorari was refused by the superior court of Eulton count}', and he brings the case to this court for review. The material facts, which are -practically undisputed, make the following case: Eoberts was a manufacturer of a non-alcoholic syrup used for making what is known as a “soft drink.” This…