Campbell v. State

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

This appeal arises out of a conviction for bribery. The punishment assessed, by the jury, was one year in the county jail and a fine of $5,000.

The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged. Suffice it to say that the appellant worked for the Tax Department, City of Houston, and appraised property for tax purposes. He purchased a used station wagon from John Short Motor, Co., Inc. and subsequently, prior to taking an out-of-state trip, returned the car to the motor company for some needed repairs. The bill for these repairs amounted to $495.55, which was…