Morgan v. State

OPINION

WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was jointly indicted with Graciela Villa Arellano for unlawful possession of marihuana. Severance was granted and appellant was tried before a jury on his plea of not guilty. The jury having found him guilty, the court assessed his punishment at three years in the Texas Department of Corrections.

The state’s evidence reflects that Graciela was living with appellant in a house which belonged to Mrs. Pettigrew. The house was near the residence of Mrs. Petti-grew who also had other tenants.

In response to a call from the landlady, Border Patrol Inspectors…