Hughes v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

Upon a plea of not guilty on a jury trial, appellant was convicted of selling whiskey in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $200.00.

The testimony shows that on February 8, 1959, appellant sold whiskey in Fisher County, a dry area, the sufficiency of which the appellant does not challenge, and it supports the conviction.

No prior convictions were alleged for enhancement in the state’s pleadings.

Appellant testified in his own behalf, and on cross-examination the state’s attorney asked if he had been convicted of selling whiskey in Fisher County in 1951. Over his objection, he…