Christopher v. State

OPINION

JACKSON, Special Commissioner.

The appellant was convicted by a jury of theft of oil well equipment and tools over $50.00 in value, and the punishment assessed at two (2) years.

The appellant and Robert Ratliff and wife, Ruby Mae Ratliff, were stopped by City Police in San Angelo about 2:29 A.M. on July 21, 1970, because the 1963 Chevrolet station wagon being driven by appellant did not have on it a rear license plate. The license plate was detached and in the station wagon back of the driver’s seat on the floor board. The officer saw what appeared to be heavy tools and numerous things…