Skaggs v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the sale of wine without a permit in a wet area, as denounced by Article 666-4a; the punishment, a fine of $100.00. A stipulated statement of facts shows a sale of wine in a wet area without a permit. Appellant did not testify, nor did he offer any witnesses in his behalf.

The sole question presented for review is the jurisdiction of the County Criminal Court of Dallas County to try such an offense. It is appellant’s contention that, since Article 666-4(3) provides for punishment by fine not exceeding $50.00, the jurisdiction for the offense charged herein should…