Hunt v. State

269 S.W.2d 385 (1954)

HUNT

v.

STATE.

No. 26836.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

February 17, 1954.

On Rehearing March 31, 1954.

Edgar Hutchins, for appellant.

O. S. Moore, County Atty., Greenville, Wesley Dice, State's Atty., Austin, for the State.

WOODLEY, Judge.

The conviction is for possession of whisky for the purpose of sale; the punishment, enhanced by two prior convictions, one year in jail and a fine of $500.

The state moves to dismiss the appeal, contending that the recognizance is defective.

Art. 831, C.C.P. sets out the required form for a misdemeanor recognizance on appeal and provides…