Bitela v. State

MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is the sale of gin in a dry area, with a prior conviction for an offense of like character alleged for enhancement; the punishment, 6 months in jail and a fine of $400.00.

Inspectors Dibrell and Dunlap of the Texas Liquor Control Board testified that they went to the appellant’s cafe in the city of Lubbock and purchased one-half pint of gin from the appellant but that since they were working undercover they did not arrest the appellant at that time.

Appellant, his wife, and two other witnesses testified that the appellant was not in Lubbock but was in…