Stewart v. State

Carleton Harris, CMef Justice.

Freeman Stewart, appellant herein, was charged with unlawfully possessing intoxicating liquors or beverages for sale in a dry county, the Information alleging Stewart to be a third offender, and therefore, guilty of a felony.1 On trial, the jury found Stewart guilty, and fixed his punishment at imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for five years.* 2 From the judgment so entered, appellant brings this appeal.

It is first asserted that the court erred in permitting introduction of evidence of Stewart’s reputation for engaging in illicit trade in intoxicating…