Martinez v. State

Citations

• 41 Tex. 164

Syllabus

<p>1. Theft of money.—An indictment for thoft of “one hundred and eighty-two dollars in United States currency” is defective for want of sufficient description of the property stolen and of averment of its value.</p> <p>2. Charge to jury.—It is error to instruct the jury in a case of theft. and upon proof of recent possession of the stolen property, that they should find the defendant guilty, unless such possession be fairly and reasonably explained.</p>