Gill v. State

OPINION

SEERDEN, Justice.

Appellant, James Gill, was convicted by an Aransas County jury of theft of property described as lawful money of the United States of America of more than $200.00 but less than $10,000.00. The trial court then assessed his punishment at eight years’ confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections and by a fine of $1,500.00. The sentence as to confinement was suspended and appellant placed on probation and ordered to pay restitution. Appellant now appeals to this Court on three grounds of error.

The evidence shows that for a number of years, prior to the incidents…