Harris v. State

Bell, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of manufacturing intoxicating liquor. The evidence showed that Murphy, a deputy sheriff, and Lott, a revenue agent, were hiding near the whiskey still, and spotted defendant walking along a path leading to it. Murphy testified that defendant proceeded to the still, raised a tin cover, stuck his hand inside and tasted the contents. Lott testified that defendant merely started to raise the tin cover and spotted the agent at that point. Lott then arrested defendant. Lott also testified that defendant's shoe prints matched other tracks around the…