Elder v. State

OPINION

DICE, Commissioner.

The conviction is for the unlawful transportation of intoxicating liquor in a dry area, with two prior convictions for misdemeanor offenses of like character alleged for enhancement; the punishment, six months in jail and a fine of $600.

The state’s testimony shows that on the day in question appellant was observed driving his automobile on state highway #66 through Concord in Hunt County. Constable Cecil Thomas pursued appellant and stopped him because it appeared that he was driving at an excessive rate of speed. Within a minute, Liquor Board inspector T. L. Baker…