Hughes v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
*582OPINION
McCORMICK, Judge.
This is an appeal from a conviction of possession of more than four ounces of marihuana. Punishment is imprisonment for ten years, probated, and a fine of $5,000.
Appellant contends the evidence is insufficient to establish that she had possession and control of the marihuana. Appellant also asserts that the trial court erred in failing to include a requested charge on circumstantial evidence.
On November 19, 1976, several Houston police officers arrived at appellant’s residence to execute a search warrant. The validity of the search warrant is not disputed. For safety…
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