Deyoung v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the sale of whisky in a dry area with a prior conviction of an offense of like character plead to enhance the punishment; the punishment, 60 days in jail and a fine of $500.00.

Inspector Barba of the Texas Liquor Control Board testified that he and Inspector Rakestraw went to the appellant’s place of business in the city of Hereford on the day in question, that Rakestraw waited outside, and that he went in and purchased a pint of whisky from the appellant, for which he paid him $6.00.

Appellant and his wife testified that Barba came to their store on the day in…