Downs v. State

MARTIN, Judge.

Offense, the unlawful manufacture of intoxicating liquor, punishment three years in the penitentiary.

The testimony shows without controversy that appellant was, manufacturing intoxicating liquor. He, in fact, admits it, claiming that it was being manufactured for medicinal purposes and offering considerable evidence to sustain his theory. Over objection of appellant the witness, Ike Metcalf, was permitted to testify, regarding appellant, as follows:

“I have been an officer first and last there at Beckville for several years. Yes, I am well acquainted with old man Downs. Asked if…