Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, 1960

Hargiss v. State

Hargiss v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas · Decided October 26, 1960 · Davidson
339 S.W.2d 538; 170 Tex. Crim. 164; 1960 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 2125 (South Western Reporter, Second Series)

Hargiss v. State

Opinion of the Court

DAVIDSON, Judge.

This is a conviction for the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquors for the purpose of sale in a dry area, with punishment assessed at a fine of $300.

The statement of facts accompanying this record contains no evidence that Morris County, where possession for the purpose of sale is alleged, is a dry area within the meaning of the Liquor Control Act, Art. 666-1 et .seq., Vernon’s Ann.P.C.

In order for this conviction to be sustained, proof of the dry status of Morris County must be proven or otherwise made to appear. Weatherman v. State, 161 Tex.Cr.R. 272, 276 S.W.2d 524.

The evidence being insufficient, the judgment is reversed and the cause is remanded. ,

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