Court Opinion

ID: 9825065
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-09-01 12:01:05.950716+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:40:22.955521
License: Public Domain

On Rehearing.
With a full realization and appreciation of the decisions of this court which consistently hold that in prohibition cases, as well as in all the other criminal prosecutions, there should not be convictions unless and until the state has met the burden of proof resting upon it, I am still of the opinion that the facts and circumstances surrounding the parties are sufficient to go to the jury, and if believed beyond a reasonable doubt to form the basis of a verdict of guilt. However, after reading and considering the entire record en banc, my brothers are of a different opinion, and think that there is not sufficient evidence to warrant a conviction for the unlawful possession of a still, and as to that count of the indictment the general charge should have been given as requested by the defendant. Realizing that dissenting opinions, especially upon conclusions of fact, are of little value, I refrain from forcing a decision by a divided court.
It follows that the application for rehearing is granted, the affirmance is set aside, the ■judgment of the circuit court is reversed, and the cause is remanded.
Reversed and remanded.