Humphreys v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

The conviction is for selling whisky in a dry area. The punishment assessed is a fine of $100.00.

The State’s testimony, briefly stated, shows that on the 3rd day of December, 1938, two agents of the Texas Liquor Control Board went to the home of appellant, entered his premises with their car, drove to within fifteen feet of the back porch of his home and purchased from him one pint of whisky for $1.35.

Appellant’s,.first complaint „is that the trial court erred in overruling his first application for a continuance (which was in due form) based on the absence of his wife who was…