Curg Burleson v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

The appellant was tried and convicted of the offense of threatening to inflict serious bodily injury with the intent of extorting money, and his punishment was assessed at confinement in the state penitentiary for a term of six years.

Appellant’s first contention is that the evidence is insufficient to warrant and sustain his conviction. The testimony adduced by the State shows that on or about the 14th day of October appellant came to the home of Edward Clark, a negro, and accused him of having taken $30.25 from the person of appellant at a negro supper, and threatened to kill…