Jackson v. State

DAVIDSON, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted of theft, his punishment being assessed at a fine of $25 and three months confinement in the county jail.

The information contains two counts: the first, charging theft of a pair of pants from possession of Pete Lucas; and the other from Pete Lucas and Mrs. Nannie Lucas. The evidence shows that Pete Lucas was a minor about 18 years of age, and the owner of. the pants, living with his father and mother. He testified the pants were his, and under his exclusive care, control and management. It is contended that, under this state of case, the…