Legal Opinion

Smith v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided October 20, 1954No. 27,049PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WOODLEY, Judge.

The conviction is for possession of whisky and beer in a dry area for the purpose of sale; the punishment, which the jury was authorized to enhance by reason of two prior convictions, five months in jail anl a fine of $250.

The evidence shows that appellant was found in possession of two half-pints of whisky, which were taken from her purse by the arresting officers, and 24 cans of beer, which were in the refrigerator in appellant’s home.

Appellant admitted the possession of the whisky and beer, but testified that it was for her own personal use. She denied that she possessed it…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Smiley v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1943

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Cox v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1960
  2. Pierce v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1954

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