Broom v. State

OPINION

BELCHER, Judge.

Upon a plea of not guilty following a waiver of trial by jury, the appellant was convicted for the possession of a narcotic drug, to wit: Marihuana. The punishment was assessed at six years which was probated.

The appellant contends that the trial court erred in admitting the results of the search of his person in evidence.

The evidence of the state reveals that on February 6, 1969, Sgt. Spain of the narcotic section of the Austin Police Department received a telephone call about 2:55 p. m. from Capt. Sweeney of said department informing him that three hippie-type persons…