Sowers v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

Appellant was convicted for the unlawful possession of wine in a dry area for the purpose of sale after a prior conviction for an offense of like character alleged for the purpose of enhancement; the punishment, six months in jail and a fine of $300.

The state’s testimony shows that while appellant was driving his automobile on the streets of Athens, Texas, he was stopped by Joe McGee, Chief of Police, who, on looking in appellant’s automobile, found eight-fifths of wine on the floor board.

On further development of the state’s case before the jury, the witness J. W. Brownlow…