Chester v. State
Mississippi Supreme Court
Appeal from the circuit court of Hinds county. Host. "W. A. Henry, Judge. Charm Chester was convicted of keeping intoxicating liquors for sale, and appeals. The facts are fully stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtSeed, J.
Appellant was convicted on the charge of unlawfully keeping for sale intoxicating liquors. Evidence was admitted, over objection of appellant, showing that she was arraigned in the city court of Jackson on an affidavit charging her with keeping liquor for sale in violation of the laws of the city, based on the same facts testified to in this case, and that her plea was then nolo contender. The plea was entered in the city court by appellant’s attorney, and it does not appear that she was present at the time. The fine imposed by the city court for the offense was paid.
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