Sims v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

— The offense is burglary of a private residence; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for five years.

During the absence of Ernest Day some person entered his home and stole therefrom various articles., including jewelry, whisky, money and suitcases. Prior to the burglary the doors and screens' were closed. Part of the whisky and two of the suitcases were shortly after the burglary traced to the possession of appellant. An accomplice testified that he carried appellant to the vicinity of the burglary and waited for him; that appellant returned to the automobile…