Merrel v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

A supplemental transcript showing that a proper recognizance had been given in the court below has been received; our prior opinion dismissing the appeal is withdrawn, and the appeal is reinstated.

The offense is willfully deserting, neglecting and refusing to provide for the support of a child under eighteen years of age; the punishment, 90 days in jail.

By information it was alleged that on or about the first day of February, 1963, the appellant did unlawfully and willfully desert and neglect and refuse to provide for the support of his wife and his minor child. However, on…