Foster v. State

Citations

• 1 Tex. Ct. App. 363

Syllabus

<p>1. Practice nsr Misdemeanors.—In trials for misdemeanors the accused-must reserve exceptions to the action of the court below during the trial, and must ask such instructions as he desires; otherwise, this court will not consider errors assigned on the rulings or instructions of the court below.</p> <p>2. Theft—Charge to Juries.—The practice of judges of instructing juries,. in cases of theft, that the possession of property recently stolen raises a presumption of guilt, is disapproved by this court. It is a charge on the, weight of evidence, and as such is prohibited by our Code.</p>