Stubblefield v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

— The conviction is for misdemeanor theft. The appellant and one, Lindsey, were, by separate complaint and information, charged with the theft of two turkeys from one Herman.

The appellant, in due form and proper time, filed a motion for a severance and that Lindsey be tried first. It appears from the bill that Lindsey was present and ready for trial; that no opposition was urged by him against the order of trial suggested in the motion. The statutes accord the right of severance and prescribe the procedure therefor. See Articles 791 and 727, Code of Crim. Proc., and…