Acosta v. State

MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is the unlawful sale of beer in a dry area, with a prior conviction for an offense of like character alleged for en hancement; the punishment, 18 months in jail and a fine of $500.00.

Liquor control inspector Wilson and city policeman Foster testified that they drove up to a residence in the Latin-American section of the city of Lubbock on the night in question and a girl about 14 years old walked up to their automobile. They told her they wanted two quarts of beer; she turned to the appellant, who was at the front door, and he instructed the girl that…