Ward v. State

Citations

• 41 Tex. 611

Syllabus

<p>1. Evidence—When declarations op one charged with. cri|ep are admissible in Bus defense.—When the ascertainment of the motive with which an act is clone becomes material on the trial of the actor to determine his guilt or innocence, his declarations made at the time the act is done, and expressive of its character or object, are regarded as verbal acts indicating a present purpose and intention, and are admissible in evidence.</p> <p>2. Evidence—Declarations.—The declarations of one charged with theft, made at the time when the property is first found in his possession, may be given by him in evidence ; and if he gave a reasonable account of his possession, it is incumbent on the State to show that the account is false.</p>