Dillard v. State

Evans, Judge.

Defendant was convicted of possession of non-tax-paid liquor. She was sentenced to serve 12 months, probated on certain conditions, including payment of a fine of $500. Motion for new trial was denied and defendant appeals. Held:

1. White liquor was found in dishwater in a dishpan in defendant’s kitchen immediately upon entry by the police officers with a search warrant. Several of the officers testified and gave their opinion as experts. They swore they could recognize contraband liquor from legal liquor and that this was illegal liquor. In addition, there was a strong smell of…