Tendia v. State

The conviction is for the unlawful transportation of intoxicating liquor; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of one year.

A summary of the facts proved is as follows: Allen, the sheriff, having two Mexicans in his custody and while traveling upon the public road, met an automobile driven by the appellant Tendia. The sheriff was not acquainted with the appellant, but the latter was acquainted with one of the Mexicans who was in the sheriff's car. As he approached he waved his hand indicating that he desired that the car driven by the sheriff be stopped. It was…