Roberson v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is robbery; the punishment, 25 years.

The appellant plead guilty, and the question of punishment was submitted to the jury. The state amply established that the appellant and his companion by the exhibition of a firearm robbed a package store of more than $600.00.

The only question presented for review is alleged jury misconduct. From the bills of exception it is apparent that the following occurred:

1. On the first ballot eleven jurors voted for 25 years, and one voted for 20 years.

*3822. The foreman rapped on the door of the jury room and asked the bailiff how long a man…