Phoenix v. State

LATTIMORE, Judge.

— Conviction for transporting intoxicating liquor; punishment, one year in the penitentiary.

The owner of a stolen overcoat observed appellant in possession of and wearing said coat. He immediately informed a magistrate of this fact. The latter caused the arrest of appellant, who was at once brought before said magistrate. Search of his-person revealed the presence of several bottles of whisky and a pistol. The arrest without warrant was legal. Art. 325, C. C. P.; Burkhardt v. State, 83 Texas Crim. Rep. 228; Parez v. State, 29 Texas Crim. App. 618; Morris v. State, 79 Tex.…