Cothran v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

Possession of whiskey for the purpose of sale is the offense ; the punishment, a fine of $100.00.

Peace officers, under the authority of a search warrant, made a search of appellant’s residence and found, secreted and hidden therein, fifty half pints of whiskey. Appellant was present at the time, and a search of his person produced two half pints of whiskey.

It was agreed that San Saba County was a dry area.

The appellant did not testify as a witness in his own behalf.

The facts were sufficient to authorize appellant’s conviction.

Appellant objected to the testimony of the officers…