Garrett v. State

NIX, Judge.

Walter Lee Garrett, hereinafter referred to as the defendant, was- charged by information in the District Court of Comanche County with committing burglary in the 2nd degree. He was tried before a jury, convicted and sentenced to serve two years in the state penitentiary.

The evidence shows that about 10 :00 p. m. on the night of September 23, 1958, police officers of the City of Lawton were directed to the Tip-top Laundry in that city. A burglar alarm of that establishment connected with the police office had gone off. Upon arrival the officers made investigation and discovered the…