Kolander v. State

The information in this case charges that in Ellis county, on the 8th day of May, 1924, “one Frank Kolander did then and there unlawfully have in his possession certain mash fit for distillation or the manufacture of wine, or other alcoholic liquors.” A trial was had thereunder and the defendant was found guilty. August 13, 1924, the court rendered judgment and sentenced the defendant to pay a fine of $200 and be confined in the county jail for 30 days. To reverse the judgment he appeals.

The evidence shows that on the day alleged under authority of a search warrant, two officers visited the…