Gates v. State

MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is the unlawful transportation of gin and whisky in a dry area; the punishment, 60 days in jail and a fine of $100.00.

Inspector Pierce of the Texas Liquor Control Board testified that he observed the appellant drive up to a cafe in the city of Abilene and signal to one Harris who was inside. Harris came out and sat down in the front seat of the appellant’s automobile. Pierce approached them from the rear and saw the appellant get a fifth of gin from under a coat which was on the front seat between the men and lay it on top of the coat. Harris counted out…