Cox v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the possession of whisky and wine in a dry area for the purpose of sale; the punishment, 60 days in jail and a fine of $300.00.

Inspector Sparks of the Texas Liquor Control Board testified that on the day in question, in company with other officers and armed with a search wararnt, which he had lost prior to the trial, he arrived at appellant’s rural home. The witness stated that after some delay he was admitted to the house and there found an empty quart wine bottle, an empty one-half pint whisky bottle, and an empty pint Bourbon DeLuxe whisky bottle, which bore…