Smith v. State

Bertha Smith appeals from a conviction of having intoxicating liquor in her possession.

The record shows a ease of this kind. A deputy sheriff, in search of intoxicating liquors, entered the residence of appellant at Brandon, and, without having a search warrant, proceeded to investigate and search the premises for intoxicating liquor. After the officer began his quest for liquor he said to appellant that he “believed he smelled some whisky in there and that he was going to hunt for.it;” whereupon appellant said to him, “All right, you are welcome to find it if you can. ’ ’ The officer then…