Hineline v. State

OPINION

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is possession of marihuana; the punishment, set by the court, seventeen (17) years.

In his sole ground of error appellant contends that the evidence is insufficient to show that he possessed marihuana.

At approximately 8:30 p. m. on October 3, 1972, several members of the Austin Police Department, armed with a search warrant, went to a residence located at 5412 Avenue G in Austin. Upon arriving they observed four persons sitting on the front porch, one of whom was appellant. These four were taken inside the residence where five more people were discovered…