Blankenship v. State

Ed. F. McFaddin, Associate Jnstice.

Ben Blankenship was convicted of possessing intoxicating liquor for sale in a dry comity; and Ms punishment was fixed at a $300.00 fine (§ 48-901 Ark. Stats.). On appeal he argues only one assignment,1 which is the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the verdict.2

Benton County is a “dry” county, and Washington County is a “wet” county. The evidence discloses that Blankenship drove to Washington County and purchased some liquor. Just as he was nearing his home in Benton County, the officers stopped him and searched his car and found sixteen bottles of…