Parker v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Appeal from San Augustine County Court; W. C. Ramsey, Judge. Walter Parker was convicted of selling intoxicating liquor in violation of the prohibitory law, and he appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPrendergast, J.
The complaint and information in this case charge appellant with violating the prohibition law, in that on or about March 23, 1912, he made a sale of intoxicating liquor to Will Coleman.
[1] Neither the complaint nor information, although alleging that prohibition was in force, alleges the .date when put in force by the proper election, orders, etc. The appellant was convicted, and given the lowest penalty for a misdemeanor in making such sale. The statement of facts even does not show when the prohibition law was put in force and effect; it merely stating that it was in full force and effect…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Hamilton v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1912
- Meyer v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1912
3Cited by2 opinions
- Rowlett v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1951
- Rowlett v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1951