The People v. Alvis

Plaintiff in error was convicted in the circuit court of McLean county of illegal possession of intoxicating liquors for purposes of sale, under an indictment charging a previous conviction. The previous conviction was stipulated and plaintiff in error was sentenced on the verdict to the State penitentiary and fined $500 and costs. He brings the cause here for review.

The evidence of the People shows that a pint of intoxicating liquor was purchased from plaintiff in error in the city of Normal on the 23d of January, 1929, one pint on February 12, 1929, and one-half gallon on June 14, 1929, and…