Cliatt v. State

This is an appeal from a conviction for second degree burglary specifically breaking and entering in the daytime with the intent to steal. Punishment was set at eight years in the penitentiary. The appellant has been represented at trial and on appeal by retained counsel.

On Saturday, March 13, 1976, the appellant went to the residence of Christine Tarver in Phenix City. He knocked on the front door and told Ms. Tarver that he wanted to come in and tell her something. He also stated that he had some money to give her. After the appellant went to the front door he went to the side window and…