Hines v. State

DICE, Commissioner.

The conviction is for the unlawful possession of whisky in a container to which no tax stamp showing payment of tax due the state was affixed; the punishment, a fine of $200.

Appellant operated a place of business known as the “Blue Goose” and was licensed to sell beer on the premises. .

Thomas E. Powell, an inspector for the Texas Liquor Control Board, testified that on the date in question he went to appellant’s place in company with two other officers for the purpose of checking- the license and making an inspection of the premises; that in conducting the inspection he…