McClain v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

The offense is possession of whiskey for the purpose of sale in a dry area. The punishment assessed is a fine of one thousand dollars.

Appellant was charged by complaint and information with the primary offense of possessing whiskey for the purpose of sale in a dry area. For the purpose of enhancing the punishment, the state in two separate paragraphs charged two prior convictions for offenses of like character.

The record reflects that some peace officers, armed with a search warrant, went to appellant’s residence and searched his house and premises. The search resulted in the…