Peachlin v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

The conviction is for the sale of whiskey in a dry area with two prior convictions for offenses of like character alleged for enhancement of the penalty; the punishment, two years in jail and a fine of $1,000.

The testimony of two inspectors for the Texas Liquor Control Board shows that the appellant on September 13, 1955, in Delta County, Texas, sold to one of said inspectors a half pint of whiskey for $2.50.

It was stipulated that Delta County was a dry area.

Proof was offered of the two prior convictions alleged and the appellant was identified as the same person named in each…