Means v. State

BEAUCHAMP, Judge.

The jury found appellant guilty of the offense of selling whisky in a dry area and assessed a penalty of $250.00 fine and five days in jail.

A representative of the liquor control board registered in the hotel where appellant was a porter, or bell-boy. Upon going to his room, the inspector asked the appellant to bring him some whisky, which he agreed to do. He delivered to the inspector a pint of whisky for which he received $5.00. This is the state’s case. Appellant denied it, and his denial constitutes the defense. The jury had sufficient evidence upon which to base their…