Singleton v. State

HAWKINS, Judge.

Conviction is for unlawfully carrying ' a pistol, punishment is by fine of $100.

When the case was called for trial and after the state had announced attorneys for appellant stated to the court that they desired to prepare and file affidavit that appellant was under seventeen years of age and should therefore be proceeded against as a “delinquent” under the law relating to juveniles. (See Title 16, C. C. P., 1925 Revision, formerly Title 17, C. C. P.) Accused made this affidavit. After it was filed the state withdrew its announcement of ready on the main case and without…