Crowl v. State

OPINION

CLINTON, Judge.

Appellant entered a plea of not guilty before a jury to the offense of possession of a controlled substance, namely cocaine. Article 4476-15, V.A.C.S. He was convicted and the jury assessed punishment at imprisonment for 10 years and a fine of $10,000 (probated).

The record is before us without a transcription of the court reporter’s notes or bill of exception. No brief was filed in the trial court in appellant’s behalf pursuant to Article 40.09, § 9, V.A.C.C.P.

The record reflects that appellant is represented by retained counsel, although a pauper’s oath was filed on…