Willie v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

The conviction is for the sale of whisky in a dry area with a prior conviction alleged for enhancement; the punishment, 18 months in jail and a fine of $500.

Proof was offered that Kaufman County was a dry area; and also of the prior conviction alleged and that the appellant was the same person so convicted.

The testimony of the state shows that on May 9, 1959, Joe R. House, an inspector for the Texas Liquor Control Board, purchased one-half pint of whisky for $2.50 from the appellant in Kaufman County which he marked for identification purposes ; and while House was testifying…