Sirman v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is possessing a still for the purpose of manufacturing intoxicating liquor; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for one year.

Peace officers secured a search warrant purporting to authorize a search of appellant’s premises for stolen goats. They went to the home of appellant, and there instituted a search. Coming to an outhouse which was situated about thirty steps from appellant’s residence, they found that the door was locked. Looking through the cracks in the door, they saw a complete still and some barrels. They then placed .appellant under arrest,…