Peters v. State

HARPER, Judge.

Appellant -was prosecuted and convicted of the offense of attempting to commit the crime of burglary, and his punishment assessed at two years confinement in the penitentiary.

The facts show that Mrs. Dodson was awakened at night by some one walking in her home. She called her husband, who went upstairs and found appellant, who, when hailed, attempted to escape. Dodson had a pistol and drew-it, when appellant threw up his hands. He was searched and three skeleton keys taken off of him. He was in his sock feet, having taken off his shoes and put them in his pocket. When first…