Jones v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

The offense is felony theft; the punishment, enhanced by two prior convictions for felonies less than capital, life.

The indictment alleged the theft of a Cadillac automobile of the value of more than $50, from Gene Alderson on or about June 1, 1964.

The state relied upon circumstantial evidence to prove that appellant was a principal in the theft of the Cadillac.

The evidence reveals that a ’62 Cadillac automobile of the value of over $50 was stolen from the lot of the Alderson Cadillac Company in Lubbock. Gene Alderson was a partner and general manager of the company. A 1964…