Dean v. State

BELCHER, Commissioner.

The conviction is for theft from the person; the punishment, five years.

J. A. Williams sold his business on March 31 for a substantial sum of money. There*917after on April 3, about 11:15 p. m., be went to the Avalon Club. Shortly after Williams arrived, Bobby Manning approached and invited him to join him and his wife, Billie Manning, and June Clark at their table. They had several drinks and danced. Williams and June accepted an invitation to the Manning home for bacon and eggs. Soon after their arrival they began playing poker, but never ate. Appellant was by the side of…