Avants v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

*20The conviction is for selling whisky in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $250.

Proof was offered that Hale County was a dry area.

Inspector Tippit of the Texas Liquor Control Board testified that on April 7, 1959, he saw the appellant in the 500 block of Cedar Street in Hale County, and on cross-examination he testified that on that date on Cedar Street, a few blocks from the court house in Plainview, he purchased from the appellant one pint of whisky for five dollars.

Appellant did not testify or offer any evidence in his behalf.

Appellant sought to quash the jury panel in…