Fears v. State

PRENDERGAST, Presiding Judge.

Appellant appeals from a misdemeanor conviction, with the lowest penalty assessed, for a violation of the law prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquor in prohibition territory.

The complaint and information charge an unlawful sale of intoxicating liquors by appellant to John Bostic, on or about January 10, 1915. John Bostic, for the State, on direct examination, testified:

“My name is John Bostic. I live in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. On the 10th day of January, A. D. 1915, I bought three half pints of whisky from the defendant, Amos Fears (points him out). I…