Landry v. State

DIES, Chief Justice.

Daniel Landry, a juvenile, was charged with carrying a prohibited weapon, a pistol, on March 26, 1973. On June 27, 1973, the Juvenile Court of Jefferson County committed him to the care, custody, and control of the Texas Youth Council, as authorized by Art. 5143d, Vernon’s Ann.Civ. St. From this order of commitment, the juvenile brings this appeal.

Among his points, the juvenile complains there was no sworn testimony at his trial *581proving the offense of carrying a prohibited weapon. We sustain this point and remand the cause for a new trial.

The following transpired at trial:

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