Rodriguez v. State

Krueger, Judge.

Conviction is for receiving and concealing stolen property; the punishment, a fine of $200.

The State’s testimony shows that on or about the 1st day of June, 1937, five copper tanks, freezing units from a frigidaire, and some copper awnings were taken from the basement of the Yolanda Hotel located in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas. About two weeks later, some of the property was found in the possession of the appellant, who owned and operated a garage, machine shop and bought junk. The complaining witness testified that he imagined he found from fifty to one hundred and…