Cox v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

The conviction is for possession of wine and whisky for the purpose of sale. The punishment, which the jury was authorized to enhance because of two previous convictions, was assessed at 60 days in jail and a fine of $750.

Appellant sought to have the jury instructed on the law of circumstantial evidence and contends that a reversal should be ordered because of the failure of the trial court to give such charge.

Appellant acquired title to the 49 acre tract of land searched by the officers by deed dated September 20, 1951. He rendered said land for taxes, and stated to an officer…