Williams v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for theft. After the jury found appellant guilty, the court assessed punishment at ten years, probated.

Appellant was convicted of exercising control over certain accounts receivable without the effective consent of Jerry Harlan, the owner. Harlan was president of the Howe State Bank.

Appellant contends that he was improperly charged under V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 31.03(d)(4)(A), a general theft statute, when he should have been charged under V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 32.33(d), a special statute entitled Hindering Secured Creditors.

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