Thompson v. State

The offense is possession of whisky in a dry area for the purpose of sale; the punishment, a fine of $100.00 and confinement in jail for 30 days.

Appellant entered a plea of guilty. The State introduced testimony showing that on the 21st of April, 1937, an inspector of the Texas Liquor Control Board bought a pint of whisky from appellant. Moreover, the proof was sufficient to show that Cherokee County was a dry area.

The complaint and information failed to allege in terms that the commissioners' court had canvassed the returns of the election and declared the result. However, we find an…