Legal Opinion

Johnson v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided December 23, 1981No. 60694PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

McCORMICK, Judge.

Appellant was convicted in a trial before the court in Dallas County for possession of marihuana under four ounces upon his plea of not guilty. Punishment was assessed at thirty days in jail, probated, and a $100.00 fine.

Appellant contends the evidence is insufficient to prove he knowingly and intentionally possessed the marihuana. We agree. The testimony of the officer showed that appellant and his brother were stopped and that the marihuana was found hidden, not in sight, in the car. Appellant was the driver. There was no evidence who owned the car. No marihuana was…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Olguin v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1980
  2. Heltcel v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1979
  3. Presswood v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1977
  4. Morr v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1979

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. McCullough v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1985
  2. Trejo v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1989
  3. Marsh v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1984
  4. Zertuche v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District1989
  5. Coonradt v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1992

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