Stratman v. State

OPINION

WOODLEY, Presiding Justice.

The offense is passing as true a forged instrument in writing; the punishment, enhanced by two prior convictions for a felony less than capital, life. (Art. 63 Vernon’s Ann.P.C.)

Trial by jury was waived in the manner authorized by Art. 1.13 Vernon’s Ann.C.C. P., and a plea of not guilty was entered.

The court conducted a bifurcated trial such as is required by Art. 37.07 C.C.P., 1965, as amended in 1967 (Art. 37.07 V.A. C.C.P.) in certain cases tried before a jury on a plea of not guilty.

Appellant testified as a witness in his own behalf and on…