Diaz v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

— The conviction is for the possession of a mash and still for the purpose of manufacturing intoxicating liquor; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of five years.

While looking for a Mexican named Antone Benevides, the officers were directed to a house on Mary Street in the City of Houston. One of the officers walked to the door for the purpose of making inquiry for Benevides and observed a still in operation. He walked away and called to his companion. When he returned to the house the appellant attempted to leave and was arrested. The…