Sullivan v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

The offense is shoplifting under Art. 1436e, V.A.P.C.; the punishment, 30 days in jail and a fine of $50.

The testimony of the state shows that the appellant took a tube of nasal spray, one can of black pepper, and a turkey breast roll of the total value of $1.23, from the place it was displayed for sale in a retail Safeway Store; that appellant paid for some items, but not the above named items which he took out of the store without consent. Shortly after leaving the store, appellant was stopped by the manager and assistant manager and asked about the unpaid items. At first he…