Weaver v. State

BEAUCHAMP, Judge.

Appellant was convicted in the County Court of Cherokee County for the unlawful possession of liquor for sale in a dry area; and his punishment was assessed at a fine of $250.00.

Leon Halbert, deputy sheriff of Cherokee County, made a search of the premises known as Rockwood Inn, which the evidence shows was situated on State Highway No. 40 north of Rusk in Cherokee County and which is also U. S. Highway No. 69. The witness stated that this place, with the buildings and tourist camps, was at the time “owned and operated by Joe Weaver.” He further testified: “My search of…