Scott v. State

The conviction is for the offense of robbery; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of 12 years.

Givens kept a country store. According to his testimony, and that of his wife, the appellant and one Fields came to his store at nighttime and, both exhibiting pistols, robbed Givens of a sum of money. This took place at about 11 o’clock at night. Appellant and Fields came in a large automobile, and a woman, who was with them, remained in the car during the robbery. They left, going in the direction of Wichita Falls. Givens notified the police at Wichita Falls of the…