Ballew v. State

Christian, Judge.

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

Operating under a search warrant, officers went to appellant’s private residence for the purpose of making a search for intoxicating liquor. The doors were locked and they were unable to gain entrance. Some of the officers returned to town for aid. During their absence, C. B. Hume watched the house. He testified: “While they [referring to the other officers] were gone I could hear glass breaking on the inside and liquid running down the drain pipe.” When…