Legal Opinion

True v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided November 15, 1905No. 3161PublishedCited by 1 opinion

The opinion states the case.

1Opinion of the Court

DAVIDSON, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted for burglarizing a railroad car. The indictment alleges that the burglary was committed by force, threats and fraud. The court submitted the case upon the theory that it was a night-time burglary. The contention is made that this was error, and that under the allegations it could only be daytime burglary. The allegation is sufficient to support either a night- or daytime burglary. Carr v. State, 19 Texas Crim. App., 635. The evidence shows beyond controversy that the entry was at - night. The State’s evidence is to the effect that appellant…

2Cited by1 opinion

  1. Stephens v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1913

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