Bascom v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is possession of intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale; the punishment confinement in the penitentiary for three years.

A state’s witness testified that he went to appellant’s place of business and bought a gallon of whiskey.from him. Appellant admitted that the witness came to his place of business, but declared that he sold him no whiskey. Appellant’s theory was supported by the testimony of other witnesses.

Appellant filed his second application for a continuance, stating therein that he was not ready for trial on account of the absence of his wife. It was…