Legal Opinion

McKnight v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided February 21, 1923No. 7463PublishedCited by 2 opinions

The opinion states the case.

1Opinion of the Court

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

— Conviction is for' the unlawful manufacture of intoxicating liquor; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for one year.

The only question presented is the identity of the appellant as the offender. According to the State’s evidence, the appellant and one Tow were heard talking about going and getting a still. Acting upon this information, officers went to a certain place where they found a still in operation and saw the appellant and Tew present and taking part in its operation. They had a companion who was not recognized. Observing the officers, the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Exon v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1894
  2. Thomas v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1918

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Randall v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1969
  2. Tubb, Sr. v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1930

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