Williams v. State , 1954 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 2893 ( 1954 )


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  • MORRISON,/Judge.

    The offense is the possession of whiskey for the purpose of sale in a dry area, with prior convictions alleged to enhance the punishment; the punishment, 365 days in jail and a fine of $500.

    This is a companion case to Wynn v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 263 S.W.2d 566.

    In this case, as in- the Wynn case, .the. trial court refused the requested charge on circumstantial evidence. In so- doing, he fell info error, and for such error, the judgment is reversed' and the cause remanded.

Document Info

Docket Number: No. 26765

Citation Numbers: 263 S.W.2d 776, 1954 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 2893

Judges: Morrison

Filed Date: 1/20/1954

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 11/14/2024