Wilson v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

Appellant was assessed a fine of $200 as a second offender (Art. 61, P. C.) for unlawfully possessing liquor for the purpose of sale in a dry area;

Estine Connor, a Negro boy, resided with his stepfather, Hubert Collins, at 881 Plum Street in the City of Alibene. Early the morning of April 21, 1949, Estine found in the alley back of the residence four cases of beer hidden under a mattress. He reported his find to his stepfather, who, after moving the beer into the yard, left in his car to report the incident to the officers. Estine was left to watch the cache. On finding the…