Cox v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the unlawful sale of whiskey in a dry area, prior convictions being alleged for the purpose of enhancing the penalty; the punishment, 30 months in jail and a $1,000.00 fine.

One Barrett, an officer of the Liquor Control Board, testified that on the day charged in the information he went to appellant’s home and bought certain whiskey. He further stated that Mrs. Cox, appellant’s wife, was present at the time the purchase was made.

Appellant did not testify, but offered his wife as a witness who testified that she was a school teacher and that on the day in question…