McGOWAN v. STATE

No. 26215.

255 S.W.2d 512 (1953)

McGOWAN v. STATE.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

March 4, 1953.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joe H. Jones, Dallas, for appellant.

George P. Blackburn, State's Atty., of Austin for the State.


MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is the unlawful transportation of wine in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $500.

In view of our disposition of the case, a recitation of the facts is not deemed necessary.

The trial court permitted the State to introduce before the jury the search warrant and the affidavit therefor, together with evidence that the accused was known to be a bootlegger. None of such evidence was admissible before the jury. The jury should...

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