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Ewing v. StateEwing v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Feb 15, 1956
No. 28024
Reporters:
,
Before:
Morrison
MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is the possession of whiskey-in a dry area, with a prior offense of like character alleged for the purpose of enhancement; the punishment, 30 days in jail and a fine of $500.

Our able State’s Attorney has confessed error because of the absence of any proof that the appellant was the same person who was convicted in the prior case plead for enhancement.

Such proof is requisite. Gaines v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 274 S.W.2d 397.

The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded.

Case Details

Case Name: Ewing v. State
Court Name: Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Date Published: Feb 15, 1956
Citations: 286 S.W.2d 938; 1956 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 1600; No. 28024
Docket Number: No. 28024
Court Abbreviation: Tex. Crim. App.
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