Ex Parte Davis
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
From Dallas County. Original habeas corpus proceeding, asking release from arrest upon a complaint in the Justice Court, charging a violation of section 1, chapter 24, Act of Thirty-fifth Legislature, Fourth called session, known as the state-wide prohibition law. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the Court
The relator is charged with unlawfully manufacturing intoxicating liquors. He claims that the law denouncing this offense is void. Sec. 1, chap. 24, Acts Thirty-fifth Legislature, Fourth Called Session, is as follows:
"The manufacture of spirituous, vinous, or malt liquors or medicated bitters capable of producing intoxicating — except for medicinal, scientific, mechanical, and sacramental purposes — is hereby prohibited within the State."
The legislative power of the State is by Article 3, Section 1, of the Constitution vested in the Legislature, and except as restricted by other provisions of…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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