Thomas Smith and Betty Franks Smith v. State Texas

These appellants were charged with injury to a child in a single indictment which alleged that they "did then and there intentionally and knowingly engage in conduct that caused serious bodily injury and serious physical deficiency and impairment to Michael Franks, a child younger than fifteen (15) years of age, by then and there striking the said Michael Franks by means which are to the Grand Jurors unknown and by then and there burning the said Michael Franks by means which are to the Grand Jurors unknown, and by then and there denying the said Michael Franks of food and nourishment and adequate medical attention, . . . ." A jury found them guilty and assessed punishment at 20 years confinement.