Nesbit v. State

DICE, Commissioner.

The conviction is for giving a worthless check; the punishment, a fine of $100.

Trial was before the coujt without a jury. The prosecution, originating in the county court, and the conviction were under Art. 567b, Vernon’s Ann.P.C., prior to the effective date of its amendment by the 58th Legislature, Acts 1963, ch. 268, page 729.

The complaint and information alleged that appellant did unlawfully, with intent to defraud, make and deliver to Kenneth Owens a check in the sum of $40.92, for which he received something of value.

It was further alleged that, at the time the check…