Reynolds v. State

DICE, Judge.

The conviction is for burglary with a prior felony conviction for an offense of like character alleged for enhancement; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for 12 years.

The state’s testimony shows that the prosecuting witness, Joe Mendelovitz, owned and operated a wholesale beer and grocery business located at the corner of Jensen Drive and Pear Street in the city of Houston. On the night of August 20, 1957, Mr. Mendelovitz closed his business around 11:00 P.M. after checking to see that all windows and doors were locked. Around 4:20 A.M. the following morning Officer…