Legal Opinion

Butler v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided June 26, 1954No. 27,068PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the sale of whisky in a dry area, with a prior conviction alleged to enhance the punishment; the punishment, 30 days in jail and a fine of $100.00.

By a stipulated statement of facts, it was agreed:

That Investigator Bateman of the Texas Liquor Control Board testified that he went to appellant’s home on the day in question and purchased one-half pint of whisky from him.

Liquor Control Supervisor Bowman testified that Bateman turned the whisky over to him. He further testified that about two hours after the alleged sale to Bateman he drove by appellant’s home and…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Schackey v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1899
  2. Lenore v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1939
  3. Gallagher v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1941
  4. Powell v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1890

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Burgett v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1965
  2. Cox v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1955
  3. Saunders v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1961

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