Dale Weems, Et Ux. v. Eddie Peacock, D/B/A Western Auto

Weems v. Peacock dba Western Auto et al

IN THE

TENTH COURT OF APPEALS

No. 10-95-240-CV

DALE WEEMS, ET UX,

Appellants

v.

EDDIE PEACOCK, D/B/A WESTERN AUTO, ET AL.,

Appellees

From the 66th District Court

Hill County, Texas

Trial Court # 31,388

O P I N I O N

Appellant Dale Weems and wife, Judy Weems, were prosecuted for the criminal offense of hindering secured creditors and were convicted after a trial by jury, the assessed punishment being 30 days in jail and a fine of $500 each, the jail time and fine being probated.

On appeal the court of appeals reversed, finding that the State had failed to prove beyond…