Ford v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the possession of beer for the purpose of sale in a dry area; the punishment, five months in jail and a fine of $250.00.

The sheriff of Taylor County and his deputy, while on patrol on a Sunday afternoon, went into appellant’s place of business for the purpose of observing the conduct of the patrons. As they entered they saw several people seated at tables with paper cups before them. The officers walked to the rear of the establishment, picked up one paper cup, and detected the odor of beer therefrom. Thereafter, they saw six quart bottles of beer in an open…