Glass v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BELCHER, Judge.
This is a conviction for giving a check for more than fifty dollars without sufficient funds, with intent to defraud; the punishment, ten years.
The, only ground relied upon for reversal is that the state’s attorney, during his argument to the jury, commented upon the appellant’s failure to testify.
The argument complained of, the objections thereto, the motion for mistrial, and the rulings of the court thereon were as follows:
“State’s Attorney:
The facts in this case are as simple as they can be. The man, Tommy Glass (appellant), is charged with violation of the check law.…
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