McClure v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

The conviction is for selling whiskey in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $100.

R. M. Barba, Inspector for the Texas Liquor Control Board, testified that on October 18, 1955, while he was working as an undercover man in Memphis, Texas, he went to a cafe in Memphis where he met the appellant and there purchased from him one half-pint of whiskey for $2.50.

*608The state offered proof that Hall County was a dry area.

Appellant, while testifying in his own behalf, stated that he had not seen the witness Barba prior to the trial, and denied that he had sold Barba whiskey at any time.

Th…