Drost v. State

OPINION

LARSEN, Justice.

Richard Drost appeals his conviction for theft of more than $500 but less than $1,500 for stealing a used compact' disk player from his employer. A jury assessed punishment at ninety days, probated for one year, and a fine of $500. We reverse and remand as we find there was factually insufficient evidence on the value of the stolen property.

FACTS

Richard Drost was employed as a technician for the Hoy Fox Toyota Lexus Dealership in El Paso, Texas. In September 1996, a salesperson, Oscar Rodriguez, was closing a sale on a new Toyota 4 Runner. The purchaser wanted a compact…