Eads v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

— The conviction is for fraudulently receiving stolen property; punishment fixed at a fine of $30 and confinement in the county jail for a period of thirty days.

Lon Wellborn was the owner of a Winchester rifle. He left it at his home on the 6th of February, and on the 13th day of that month it was found in the home of the appellant. The evidence touching the circumstances under which it was found is conflicting. A search-warrant was obtained, and the officer executing it was unable to find the property. After he failed to do so, the appellant produced the gun.…