Hutspeth v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

Upon a trial before the court, a jury having been waived, appellant was convicted of carrying a pistol, and his punishment was assessed at a fine of $100.00.

The evidence shows without question that a loaded pistol was found in the glove compartment of appellant’s car.

Appellant testified that he lived in Austin and was carrying his pistol home to leave with his wife when he stopped to get groceries at a San Antonio store where he was arrested on a theft charge.

The court apparently did not accept appellant’s explanation of his reason for having the pistol on the occasion, and…