Smiley v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

The offense is the possession of whisky in a dry area for the purpose of sale. The punishment assessed is a fine of $500.00.

Bills of Exception Nos. 1 and 2 relate to the introduction in evidence of certain documents and may be disposed of together. The bills recite that appellant had recently theretofore been convicted of the offense of selling liquor in a dry area; that upon his trial in the instant case the State, over his objection, was permitted to introduce in evidence the complaints, informations and judgments of conviction in the former cases. Proof of the former…