Jones v. State

HAWKINS, Judge.

Conviction is for possessing intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale, punishment being assessed at three years in the penitentiary.

Our attention is directed to the fact that the transcript fails to show a recognizance which complies with the requirements of article 817, C. C. P. The recognizance entered into by appellant may in fact comply with the article in question, but the transcript contains nothing but the following:

“The State of Texas ] No. 6929, VS. L Farence Jones J

“in the districf court of HOPKINS COUNTY, TEXAS. AUGUST term, a. d. 1932.

“On this the 19th day of…