GATES v. STATE

No. 27907.

285 S.W.2d 728 (1956)

Henry Lee GATES, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

January 4, 1956.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Theo Ash, Abilene, for appellant.

Leon B. Douglas, State's Atty., Austin, for the State.


MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is the unlawful transportation of gin and whiskey in a dry area; the punishment, 60 days in jail and a fine of $100.

Inspector Pierce of the Texas Liquor Control Board testified that he observed the appellant drive up to a cafe in the City of Abilene and signal to one Harris who was inside. Harris came out and sat down in the front seat of the appellant's automobile. Pierce approached them from the rear and saw the appellant...

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