Abercrombie v. State

HAWKINS, Judge.

Conviction is for knowingly receiving a stolen automobile, punishment being four years in the penitentiary.

The automobile in question was stolen in Graham, Young county, Texas, on the night of December 1, 1930. It was found in the possession of appellant some time in January, 1931, in the city of Wichita Falls, Wichita county, Texas. Appellant was attempting to sell the car. He told the prospective purchaser that he did not have the “papers” on the car, but would have to go to Fort Worth' to get them. Becoming suspicious, the buyer examined the car and discovered the engine…