Gonzales v. State

DAVIDSON, Peesidistg Judge.—Appellant

was indicted and convicted under article 169 of the Penal Code, which prohibits carrying arms within the distance of one half mile of any voting box on election day.

The evidence is that he had a gun and pistol within the prohibited distance on an election day. The sheriff testifies that he (appellant) was not a peace officer so far as he knew. One of the county commissioners testified, as did appellant, that he was appointed one of several special constables to keep the peace and prevent riots, etc., on the general election occurring on the 6th of…