Emerson v. State

Christian, Judge.

The offense is possession of whisky in a dry area for the' purpose of sale; the punishment, a fine of $150.00.

Operating under a search warrant, officers went to the City Cafe in Brownwood for the purpose of making a search for intoxicating liquor. When they entered the front door a young lady who was employed in the cafe said, “Here comes the law.” The officers immediately went to the back of the building where they saw appellant throw two bottles against the wall. One of the officers said: “We procured the tops of the two bottles we had seen thrown; also found two half-pint…