Adams v. State

An accusation was returned against Adams, charging him, under the Penal Code, §§ 308, 309, with having rescued one Dock Shaw while the latter was in lawful custody under legal process. Adams was found guilty, and moved for a new trial. The motion was overruled, and the movant excepted. From the evidence it appeared that a warrant had been issued for the arrest of Shaw, charging him with a misdemeanor. The warrant was issued in Elbert county, Georgia, but alleged that the offense had been committed in Hart county, Georgia. It was directed to "any sheriff or his deputy, coroner, constable, or…