Davis v. State

Christian, Judge.

The offense is receiving and concealing stolen property under the value of $50; the punishment, confinement in jail for 60 days.

The State’s evidence was to the effect that E. C. Carmichael stole an automobile from Lloyd Wilson of the value of approximately $35. Appellant bought the car from Carmichael.

Appellant testified that he bought the car in good faith and had no knowledge that it had been stolen by Carmichael at the time he received it. He submitted a special charge covering this affirmative defense. Also its omission from the main charge was properly excepted to. The…