Ringer v. State

Krueger, Judge.

Conviction is for fraudulently receiving and concealing stolen sheep. Punishment is assessed at confinement in the State Penitentiary for a term of four years for each appellant.

The record shows that on or about the 28th day of December, 1936, 33 head of sheep were stolen from the ranch of David Burrow in Nolan County. A few days later, eight head of the sheep were found in the possession of appellants in Mason County and 22 head in Runnels County on premises in possession and under the control of appellants.

On the 30th day of January, 1937, the grand jury of Mason County…