Thomas v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is robbery; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for five years.

Two men entered the place, of business of Hugh Palmer between 8 and 9 o’clock at night, and, exhibiting a pistol, took from Palmer approximately $75.00 in money. The matter was immediately reported to the officers. According to Palmer’s testimony, he knew that appellant was one of his assailants, but could not think of his name at the time. On the trial he positively identified appellant.

Appellant did not testify in his own behalf, but introduced witnesses who testified that he was at his…