Cox v. State

HAWKINS, Judge.

Conviction is for selling intoxicating liquor, punishment being one year in the penitentiary.

The sale was alleged to have been made to one Roach who testified that about April 1, 1928 he bought from appellant a pint of whisky and paid him $2.50 for it. Appellant denied the sale and proved by two or three witnesses his good reputation.

Bill of exception number one reflects that during the selection of the jury counsel for appellant asked a prospective juror: (1) if he belonged “to any organization for the promotion of prohibition,” and (2d) if he donated money “to any such…