Donahoo v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

The conviction is for transporting whisky in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $1,000.

The state offered evidence to the effect that two cases of whisky were found in the trunk of an automobile which appellant drove to the “Hi-Hat Club” in Lubbock County, admitted to be a dry area. This occurred in the early morning hours of May 1, 1953.

The information contained a second count wherein it was alleged that appellant possessed whisky for the purpose of sale on or about May 2, 1953.

The state sought to prove this separate offense by the testimony of two officers.

Over the…