Stevens v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is possession of alcohol in a dry area for the purpose of sale; the punishment, a fine of $400.

Officers testified that they searched appellant’s residence and found therein approximately one and two-thirds pints of alcohol. There was no proof that appellant had sold or offered to sell any alcohol.

The court did not charge on the presumption arising from the possession of more than one quart of alcohol, there being no evidence authorizing the submission of such matter. Appellant contends that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction. We feel…