MORRISON, Judge.
The offense is possession of untaxed whiskey; the punishment, 4 months in jail and a fine of $250.
Our able State's Attorney confesses error, and we agree. A defense witness was asked on cross-examination by the State if she had been fooling with wild-cat whiskey for the last five years or longer, and further whether or not she had been convicted for selling or handling whiskey. Appellant's timely objection was overruled.
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