Nelson v. State

MARTIN, Judge.

Offense, unlawfully carrying a pistol; penalty, fine of $125.00.

Appellant was arrested by officers in front of his home. He had just been talking to two white women in an automobile, which he was attempting to crank. Appellant was searched after his arrest and a pistol taken from him. This testimony with reference to the pistol given by the searching officers was objected to because in violation of the Constitution and our statute inhibiting the search of any person without first having obtained a search warrant. The bill of exception shows that the officers were not armed with…