The conviction is for the unlawful possession of whisky in a container to which no tax stamp was affixed. The jury assessed the punishment at six months in jail and a fine of $500.
Appellant gave notice of appeal and filed an appeal bond on April 8, 1954, when his motion for new trial was overruled. This was two days before the adjournment of the term of court at which he was convicted.
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