Johnson v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is possession of intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

A search of appellant’s residence and automobile resulted in the finding of three gallons of whisky. There was testimony that appellant had sold intoxicating liquor.

Bill, of exception No. 7 presents the following occurrence: After the district attorney had developed the state’s case he discovered that he had not read the indictment. Receiving permission of the court, he read the indictment to the jury, and appellant entered his plea of not…