Moore v. State

HAWKINS, Judge.

Judge. Appellant was indicted under two counts, one for the “transportation” and the other for “possession” of intoxicating liquor in violation of the State prohibition law. On a general verdict of guilty his punishment was assessed at one year’s confinement in the penitentiary.

The judgment must be reversed on account of the improper argument of the district attorney. C. E. Day testified that by telephone appointment he met appellant at a certain place, having in view the purchase or trading of some live stock with him; that while talking with appellant the latter told witness…