Stone v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of selling whisky in a dry area and his punishment assessed at a fine of $500.00.

By Bill of Exception No. 1 appellant complains of the action of the trial court in declining to instruct the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. He claims that the evidence-is insufficient to justify and sustain his conviction.

*73The State’s evidence, briefly stated, shows that W. R. Russell, an agent of the Texas Liquor Control Board, on the night of June 20, 1942, purchased a pint of whisky from the appellant which he immediately turned over to the Sheriff…