Lucas v. State

Christian, Judge.

The offense is selling whisky in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $100.

Appellant operated a cafe in Cleburne, Texas. Porter L. Williams, an inspector of the Texas Liquor Control Board, testified that he went to appellant’s cafe on the 27th day of January, 1937, and purchased a pint of whisky from appellant. H. D. Allen, who was also an inspector of the Liquor Control Board, was outside the cafe when the purchase was made. He testified that he did not know the purpose of Williams in entering the cafe. However, he said that when Williams came out he brought a pint of…