196 Ky. 613 | Ky. Ct. App. | 1922
Opinion op the Court bt
-Reversing.
Though appellant, who was convicted of keeping intoxicating liquors for sale, assigns numerous grounds for a reversal, the only ground we deem it necessary to consider is the admission of evidence that appellant’s reputation was that of a bootlegger. While this character of evidence is admissible under the prohibition act of 1922, the offense charged against appellant was committed prior to its enactment, and under the law then in force such evidence was not admissible. Owen v. Com.,
Judgment reversed and cause remanded for a new trial consistent with this opinion.