Ewing v. State

CALHOUN, Judge.

— Offense, the unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor; penalty, confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

J. E. Brand, the alleged purchaser, testified that on a certain date he purchased a pint of whisky from appellant at his residence. Appellant testified in his own behalf denying the sale. He also offered evidence seeking to establish an alibi.

Counsel for the appellant in testing the qualification of the jurors sought to inquire of each venireman whether he was in favor of the law of reasonable doubt and presumption of innocence in criminal cases. The court declined to…