Ernster v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
MORRISON, Presiding Judge.
*423The offense is misrepresenting a written instrument affecting property as denounced by Article 1000, V.A.P.C.
We are met at the outset with an objection to the court’s charge, which we have concluded is determinative of this appeal.
The appellant did not testify or offer any evidence save that relating to his reputation for being a peaceable and law-abiding citizen.
Several extraneous offenses were admitted in evidence on the theory that they were admissible on the issue of motive and intent.
In his charge limiting the jury’s consideration of these extraneous offenses to…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Martin v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1896
- Ex Parte BronsonCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1952
- Lankford v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1923
- Campbell v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1956
- Fry v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1918
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3Cited by38 opinions
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- Harrell v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1994
- Henriksen v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1973
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