Echols v. State

The indictment in this case contained two counts. Count 1 charged this appellant with the offense of distilling, etc., alcoholic, spirituous, malted, or mixed liquors or beverages, a part of which was alcohol. Upon the trial, there was no evidence tending to support any of the allegations in this count 1; the court properly so held and instructed the jury accordingly by directing a verdict of not guilty as to this count.

Count 2 charged, in proper form and substance, the unlawful possession of a still, etc., to be used for the purpose of manufacturing or distilling prohibited liquors or…