McCoy v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the possession of whiskey for the purpose of sale in a dry area; the punishment, three months in jail and a fine of $500.00.

In view of our disposition of this cause, a recitation of the facts is not deemed necessary.

The information contained one count alleging an offense to have occurred on December 17, 1952.

As part of the state’s case in chief, over objection of the appellant, a judgment from the same court finding the appellant guilty of possession of liquor in a dry area for the purpose of sale, and dated March 21, 1949, was read to the jury.

The trial court,…