Wallace v. State

The appellant was convicted of the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor, to-wit, whisky; whereupon, he was sentenced to pay a fine of $350, and serve a term of ninety days in jail.

He owns and operates what is known as Sim’s Place on U. S. Highway No. 51, two or three miles north of the City of Crystal Springs in Copiah County. In his place of business he keeps for sale coca cola and other soft drinks, cigarettes, chewing-gum, and sandwiches. On the night of Sunday, August 6, 1939',' the sheriff of the county in company with two of his deputies went to •this place armed with a search…