Cruz v. State

WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

The offense is robbery; the punishment, 35 years.

The indictment alleged that appellant assaulted and robbed Herbert G. Cannon of a wallet, on or about April 20, 1960.

The state’s evidence shows that Cannon was working part time at the Lone Star Ice and Food Store on Pleasanton Road, in San Antonio. John A. Sonnier, the night manager, was present.

Mr. Cannon testified that he and Mr. Sonnier closed the place of business about 11 P.M. on April 20, 1960, and while *2they were in the process of taking the money out of the cash register, appellant came to the front door; that…