McDaniel v. State , 48 Tex. Crim. 342 ( 1905 )

Appellant was convicted of burglary, and his punishment assessed at confinement in the penitentiary for a term of two years. The former appeal was reversed, and is reported in McDaniel v. State, 46 Tex.Crim. Rep.; 10 Texas Ct. Rep., 923. Bill of exceptions number 1 complains of the admission of the testimony of Maggie Cearley, who testified to a conversation overheard by her between appellant and his wife, while appellant was in jail. The facts in relation thereto are collated in the opinion on the former appeal. There is no substantial difference between the statement there made and the bill of exceptions presenting the matter upon this appeal. There are some minor differences that we do not deem necessary to rehearse. We do not think this testimony was admissible. In the absence of this testimony, we do not think the evidence is sufficient to support the verdict of the jury, there being no corroboration of the accomplice.

For the error discussed, the judgment is reversed and the cause remanded.

Reversed and remanded.