Pierce v. State

On Motion for Rehearing.

[5] The facts are now before us. Independent of appellant’s confession they disclose that the property in question, certain automobile casings and batteries, were thrown from a freight car at nighttime and taken possession of by the appellant on the following morning. Circumstances showing *539the conduct of the appellant with reference to taking possession of the property point to guilty knowledge and intent.

The sheriff testified that upon information received, he went to Jacksonville in search of the appellant. He found him after he had been arrested by another officer.…