Payne v. State

MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

*650The offense is the possession of beer for the purpose of sale in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $100.00.

Sheriff Fenton of Coleman County testified that he went to appellant’s home on the day in question, told the appellant that he wanted to search his place for beer and whiskey, that the appellant said, “Come on in,” and that he found 31 quarts of beer therein. Fenton stated that on several occasions prior thereto he had watched appellant’s home and had observed people enter, stay awhile, and then leave.

The appellant testified in his own behalf, admitted…