Ernesto Santoscoy v. State Texas

The appellant was a physician who was charged in an indictment which had fifteen counts, each count alleging that on a certain day he "did then and there unlawfully knowingly and intentionally deliver to (a named person) a controlled substance, namely (a particular substance), against the peace and dignity of the State." Five counts were dismissed at trial. The jury found the appellant guilty on the remaining counts, which were for delivering methaqualone (eight counts), amphetamine, and ethchlorvynol. On each count the jury assessed punishment at four years confinement and a $500 fine, and it recommended probation of the confinement only. A judgment and order were entered, placing the appellant on probation and requiring him to pay a $5000 fine.