Hunt v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

The conviction is for possession of whis-ky for the purpose of sale; the punishment, enhanced by two prior convictions, one year in jail and a fine of $500.

The state moves to dismiss the appeal, contending that the recognizance is defective.

Art. 831, C.C.P. sets out the required form for a misdemeanor recognizance on appeal and provides that such form of recognizance shall be sufficient and, when complied with, shall confer jurisdiction on this court of the appeal.

Cases cited by the state in support of its motion were dealing with a prior statute and not the present Art. 831,…