Waldie v. State

OPINION

STOVER, Justice.

This is an appeal from the conviction of employing a child under 14 years of age. Appellant, charged by information, “did then and there unlawfully intentionally and knowingly and recklessly employ a child under 14 years of age, namely: [J.M.] in violation of Section 51 of the Texas Child Labor Law.” Trial was before a jury, and the jury found appellant guilty of the charged offense. Appellant elected to have the court assess punishment and appellant was sentenced to 90 days in jail probated for one year and a $500.00 fine. Appellant’s motion for new trial was denied,…