Hall v. State

William Hall, plaintiff in error, here referred to as the defendant, was by information filed on the 30th day of November, 1920, charged with having on the 30th day of November and other dates anterior thereto, disposed of and removed mortgaged property. At the trial, on May 7, 1921, he was by a verdict of the jury found guilty. The jury failing to assess the penalty, the court in rendering judgment on the verdict assessed the punishment at two years in the penitentiary. From this judgment he appeals.

We are constrained to hold that this case should be reversed on general principles for…