Erwin v. State

McDONALD, Judge.

Appellant was convicted in the county court of Smith County of the offense of transporting an alcoholic beverage, to-wit, wine, in a dry area. The case was tried before a jury and a verdict *324of guilty was rendered, with punishment assessed at six months in jail and a fine of $500.

The testimony of witnesses for the state and for appellant reflects that Deputy Sheriff Williams and Everett were patrolling the Van highway beyond the “Loop” from the city of Tyler when they observed appellant, accompanied by a man by the name of J. W. Lacy, driving a pickup truck and entering the…