Tadlock v. State

PRICE, Presiding Judge.

The indictment charged that appellant did “unlawfully, wilfully, and feloniously possess, sell, furnish, or give away, opium, a narcotic drug,” etc. Trial resulted in the following verdict: “We, the Jury, find the defendant guilty.” The Court adjudged defendant “guilty as charged in the indictment,” imposed a sentence of ten years and assessed a fine of $20,000

Defendant was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty. It is asserted in brief that the plea was entered with the understanding on the part of the state and the court that other pleas and motions could be filed…