Johnson v. State

LATTIMORE, Judge. —

Conviction for chicken theft; punishment, a fine of ten dollars.

Appellant raises many questions,, and has prepared and presents a brief showing labor and effort.

He directs complaint at the statute under which this prosecution is had. See Chap. 108, Acts 41st Legislature, Regular Session. Said statute penalizes-him who steals chickens, turkeys, etc. Art. 1425 of our Penal Code, 1925, makes the word “Steal” to mean and include theft of property mentioned in such connection.

Complaint is made of the fact that the offense involved is punishable by imprisonment in the…