In the 1912 case of Rogers v. State of Arkansas, the U.S Supreme Court ruled in favor of the state, upholding a conviction for selling liquor without a license. The defendant, J.W. Rogers had argued that his federal license permitted him to sell liquor despite not having a state permit as required by Arkansas law at that time. However, he was convicted and fined $100 under an Arkansas statute prohibiting sale or delivery of alcohol without first obtaining permission from county authorities. Rogers appealed on grounds that this violated his rights under both the Fourteenth Amendment's due process clause and Article I Section 8 Clause 3 (the Commerce Clause) which grants Congress power to regulate interstate commerce; arguing it conflicted with federal laws permitting such sales if one held a federal license. The Supreme Court disagreed with Rogers' argument stating there was no conflict between state and national authority because while Congress could regulate interstate commerce involving alcoholic beverages, states retained their police powers over local aspects including regulation or prohibition within their borders.

In the dissenting opinion for Rogers v. State of Arkansas, it was argued that the defendant's constitutional rights were violated due to an unfair trial process. The main point of contention revolved around a key witness who testified against Rogers but later recanted his testimony after the trial had concluded. Despite this significant development, which could have potentially altered the outcome of the case, a new trial was not granted for Rogers. The dissenting justices believed that this decision undermined fundamental principles of justice and fairness in legal proceedings by denying Rogers an opportunity to challenge evidence used against him during his original trial. They contended that every individual has a right to confront their accusers and question their credibility - something they felt was denied in this case when no retrial took place despite changes in crucial testimonies post-trial.