Willis v. State

Will B. Will'is was indicted and convicted of possessing intoxicating liquor in Harris county. The controlling question presented by the record is whether or not the venue of the offense was proved. The defendant did not admit the venue in his statement to the jury, and the only witness sworn in the case was William Spence. We quote from that part of the record which contains his testimony: “I was sheriff of Harris county on *395the 8tli clay of November, 1930. I know the defendant, Will B. Willis.” Q. “Did you see him in the county of Harris on or about that date?” A. “Yes, sir.” Q. “He is…