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THOMPSON v. STATE

No. B14-90-0216-CR.

804 S.W.2d 577 (1991)

James P. THOMPSON, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (14th Dist.).

January 24, 1991.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Elizabeth L. DeRieux, Huntsville, for appellant.

Travis L. McDonald, Jr., Huntsville, for appellee.

Before PRESSLER, CANNON and ELLIS, JJ.

OPINION

PRESSLER, Justice.

After a plea of not guilty, appellant was convicted by the court of possession of a controlled substance in a penal institution. Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 6184m. The court assessed punishment at five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division. We reverse and render for acquittal.

Appellant was found to be in possession of .46 ounce of marijuana during a routine search at the Huntsville Unit...

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