Ortiz v. State
Ortiz v. State
Opinion of the Court
The conviction is for the sale of heroin; the punishment, 20 years.
The testimony of the state shows that Marshall T. Massey, Special Employee for the City of Houston Police Department, was informed by the appellant on June 22, 1960, that he was
Officer Hightower and Agent Hughes testified that on June 23 they followed Massey through the entire transaction, kept him in view at all times, observed him receive the package from the appellant, and observed Massey pay the appellant.
The capsules were introduced into evidence and the proof shows that they contained heroin.
Appellant did not testify or offer any evidence in his behalf, nor has he filed a brief in this Court. No formal bills of exception are contained in the record.
The proceedings appear to be regular and the evidence being sufficient to support the conviction, the judgment is affirmed.
Opinion approved by the Court.
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