Gonzales v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

The possession of whisky for the purpose of sale in a dry area is the offense ; the punishment, a fine of $100.00.

The sufficiency of the evidence to support the conviction is challenged.

While appellant was away from home, peace officers, by and with the consent of his wife, searched the home, yard and chicken yard, for intoxicating liquor, but failed to find any. As to what was then done is best shown by quoting from the testimony of one of the officers, who said:

“I then (after the search of the house and yard) went out in the back yard and looked around and followed some…