Abbe v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for defrauding with a worthless check as denounced by Art. 567b, Vernon’s Ann.P.C.; trial was before the court on a plea of not guilty, and the punishment was assessed at three years.

The record reflects that on April 22, 1969, the appellant purchased some clothes from the Slax Men’s Wear in Austin. He gave a check and received the difference in cash. The check was returned to the store because of insufficient funds. Notice by certified mail was sent to the appellant and notes were left in his mailbox. The check was not paid within 10…