Powell v. State

Conley Byrd, Justice.

Appellant M. M. Powell, for reversal of his grand larceny conviction, alleges:

“1. The Court erred in overruling defendant’s demurrer to the information in that the information or Bill of Particulars contained no allegation of ownership of property allegedly stolen.

2. The prosecuting attorney denied to the defendant a fair trial by commenting on the defendant’s not taking the stand.

3. The evidence is not sufficient to support the verdict.”

The record shows that the information and bench warrant charging appellant with robbery were filed on December 19, 1969. On January 22,…