Hodges v. State

HAWKINS, Presiding Judge.

Conviction is for selling whisky in Runnels County, alleged to be a dry area; punishment by fine of $100.00.

Our State’s Attorney has filed the following brief, omitting formal parts.

“* * * It is very doubtful in our mind if the evidence in this case is sufficient to warrant a conviction.

“In addition to this question, however, we think that the State wholly failed to establish venue in Runnels County, Texas, as required. Article 210, C. C. P., and many cases under Note 6 of said article.

“Further, the State alleged Runnels County to be a dry area but the record reflects…