Spencer v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the possessing of an alcoholic beverage for the purpose of sale in a dry area; the punishment, a $100.00 fine and confinement in the county jail for ninety days.

Liquor Control officers searched appellant’s garage, with appellant’s consent, and found five cases of beer.

Appellant, while testifying, admitted ownership but claimed that he had the same on hand in order to treat prospective customers on the opening day of his garage.

Bills of Exception Nos. 1 and 2 may be treated together, since they raise, fundamentally, the same question.

The complaint and information…