Smith v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is that of being an accomplice to the crime of robbery; the punishment, five years.

One Harris and one Anderson came to Marlin on the night of January 1, 1951; went to the home of George Lankford; and, by the use of firearms and after having tied the hands and feet of those present, robbed them of a diamond ring, three watches, and other jewelry, together with certain currency.

On the trial of appellant, both the principals and the victims testified to the commission of the robbery as above described. Mr. Lankford further testified that he had met the appellant some…