Thurman v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

The conviction is for the unlawful sale of whiskey in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $500.

The state insists that this appeal should be dismissed on the ground that the trial court was without authority to consider the amended motion for a new trial after the expiration of twenty days from the time it was filed.

Appellant’s amended motion was timely filed June 17. The term of court expired June 30, and a new term began July 1, therefore, the amended motion was pending for disposition at the July Term. Art. 755, Vernon’s Ann. C.C.P. The overruling of the amended motion at…