Compton v. Commonwealth
Compton v. Commonwealth
Opinion of the Court
The appellant was convicted for the offense of selling intoxicating liquor in dry territory in September, 1950, and the judgment imposed a fine of $50 and thirty days in jail as his punishment. The Commonwealth’s chief witness admitted that he
The Attorney General does not contend that the evidence supports the judgment. Since the appellant has not been identified as the seller, there obviously is reasonable doubt of his being guilty, and hence he is entitled to an acquittal. Criminal Code of Practice, Section 238. ' ⅞
The judgment is reversed.
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