Cochran v. State

HAWKINS, Judge.

Conviction is for unlawfully carrying a pistol, punishment being confinement in jail for one year.

On the night of the 8th or 9th of May, 1935, appellant was at a night club in the City of San Antonio. At the table with appellant were “Skeeter” Claus and his wife, Mr. Williams, McChavey and a Mrs. Dooley. At a nearby table were seated Russell Jeanette, Jr., George Porter, Mr. Smallwood and two ladies. Appellant went to the latter table and according to State’s witnesses, told Jeanette in substance that he had better go home. Jeanette testified that appellant had a pistol in his…