Turner v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is possession of whisky in a dry area for the purpose of sale; the punishment, a fine of $100.

As shown by bill of exception No. 5, appellant was the only witness who was in a position to deny the testimony of the arresting officers to the effect that the car in which she was riding was being driven at a rate of speed in excess of 45 miles an hour. Appellant did not testify in her own behalf. During the closing argument the county attorney indulged in the following language in the presence and hearing of the jury: “There has been no testimony from any witness…