Crumpton v. State

HAWKINS, Presiding Judge.

Conviction is for possessing beer for the purpose of sale in dry area, punishment assessed being a fine of $200.00.

The offense is alleged to have occurred in Taylor County, Texas. It was agreed that said county was “dry area.” The evidence shows that officers procured a search warrant under which they found in appellant’s house eighteen quart bottles of beer, each containing 32 ounces. Several of the bottles were iced in a tub. Two men were present drinking beer, and some beer in glasses on a table. Several empty beer cases were found outside the back door.

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