Austin v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

— The conviction is for a misdemeanor; the punishment, a fine of $500 and confinement in jail for 6 months.

The complaint and information charged appellant with possessing beer for the purpose of sale, it being averred that said liquor contained alcohol in excess of 4 per centum by weight. Again, there were allegations showing that an election had been held in Brown County, in which it was alleged the liquor was possessed, prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors.

Armed with a search warrant issued upon an affidavit showing that appellant was manufacturing and selling…