Sloan v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is robbery; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for five years.

H. M. Dowdy operated a store in Marilla. On the night of the 25th of September, 1934, Ray Fisher entered the store, and, exhibiting a pistol, took from the possession of Mr. Dowdy fifteen dollars in money, two watches, some tobacco and candy. Fisher testified for the State and admitted that he committed the offense. According to his version, he had discussed the robbery with appellant several days before. Appellant had not agreed to participate with him. He testified that he and appellant…