7 N.J. Misc. 520 | N.J. | 1929
A writ of certiorari (accompanied by a motion to quash) brings before us an indictment of two counts against William Henderson, a member of the uniformed police department of Raritan township, Middlesex county. The first count, having made certain recitals, charges that the defendant did ££willfully and maliciously permit and suffer one Steve Toth to go at large and did unlawfully, knowingly, willfully and maliciously fail, neglect and refuse at the time and place aforesaid to apprehend and arrest said Steve Toth, who was then and there in view of said William Henderson, and with the knowledge and consent of said William Henderson, unlawfully transporting by automobile five five-gallon cans of liquor, to wit, whiskey, containing more than one-half of one per cent, of alcohol by volume, fit for use and to be used for beverage purposes, contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against the peace of this state, the government and dignity of the same.” The second count,
If either count is good the motion to quash should be denied. State v. Startup, 39 N. J. L. 423.
We are of the opinion that both counts are good. The Prohibition act quite clearly makes it an offense to transport
Likewise the second count, as a charge of malfeasance in office, is good. State v. Jefferson, 88 N. J. L. 447.
The misspelling “fir” and the inaccurate numerals may be corrected by amendment, since the indictment even as it stands charges- a crime. State v. Lamb, 81 N. J. L. 234.
We do not consider that the indictment is either uncertain, ambiguous or duplicitous. It is a clear presentation of the offenses alleged, - and fully apprises the defendant of the charges against which he is to prepare his defense.
The motion to quash is denied. The writ of certiorari is dismissed. The indictment is to be remitted to the Middle-six Sessions for further proceedings according to law.