Jordan v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for unlawfully carrying a weapon on premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 46.02. Punishment, enhanced by proof of one prior felony conviction, was assessed by the jury at twelve years and a $3,000.00 fine.

Appellant contends the trial court erroneously refused to instruct the jury on the issue of the legality of the seizure of the pistol under the provisions of Article 38.23, V.A.C.C.P. Appellant’s objection to the court’s charge specifically pointed out his complaint and cited the statutory provision…