Dennis v. State

OPINION

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is theft by false pretext; the punishment, 120 days in jail and a fine of $500.00.

Appellant approached the witness Takats with the introduction that he was an insurance salesman and proceeded to explain in detail the coverage provided by the policy he was offering Mr. Takats. He did not produce the policy, but explained that it would be sent Mr. Takats upon payment of $75.50, the cost for two years coverage. Appellant did produce an application for membership in the International Motorists Association with the explanation that membership provided extra…