Scott v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for carrying a handgun. Punishment was assessed by the court at 60 days in jail.

On February 12, 1976, the appellant was stopped while driving a 1976 Cadillac by Houston Police Officers D. R. Sneed and L. V. Strebeck. Officer Sneed testified that appellant was stopped for a “routine driver’s license check.” After the car was stopped, Sneed approached the passenger’s side while Strebeck approached the driver. Appellant was asked for, and produced, his driver’s license. While Strebeck was checking on the appellant, Sneed testified he…