ALFORD v. STATE

No. 26299.

255 S.W.2d 519 (1953)

ALFORD v. STATE.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

March 4, 1953.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Blair & Clifford, E. A. Blair, Lubbock, for appellant.

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


DAVIDSON, Commissioner.

Possessing intoxicating liquor in a dry area is the offense; the punishment, a fine of $750 and 90 days in jail.

Appellant was, by an agent of the Liquor Control Board, apprehended upon the streets of the city of Lubbock driving an automobile in which there was a considerable amount of whisky, gin, and beer. Appellant admitted the ownership of the liquor.

The facts abundantly support the jury's conclusion of guilt.

Appellant...

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