Sanders v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

The offense is unlawfully receiving stolen property ;, penalty assessed at confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

The evidence is sufficient to justify the conclusion that appellant was in possession of a stolen automobile. His confession was introduced in evidence, from which the theory arises that he was ignorant of the fact that the automobile was stolen. Appellant did not testify but'introduced evidence supporting his' reputation as a law-abiding citizen.

In his closing argument counsel for the state used the following language: “Gentlemen of the Jury, we…