Upon appellant's plea of guilty to the unlawful sale of whisky in a dry area, his punishment was assessed at a fine of $200 and thirty days in jail.
A motion for new trial was filed, alleging, among other things, that the appellant was ignorant of court procedure and of his right to counsel and a trial by jury, and that he did not understand the nature or extent of his plea of guilty.
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