SOWERS v. STATE

No. 27103.

272 S.W.2d 119 (1954)

James SOWERS, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

November 3, 1954.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William E. Hart, Athens, for appellant.

Wesley Dice, State's Atty., Austin, for the State.


BELCHER, Commissioner.

Appellant was convicted for the unlawful possession of wine in a dry area for the purpose of sale after a prior conviction for an offense of like character alleged for the purpose of enhancement; the punishment, six months in jail and a fine of $300.

The state's testimony shows that while appellant was driving his automobile on the streets of Athens, Texas, he was stopped by Joe McGee, Chief of Police, who, on looking in appellant's...

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