Coleman v. State

I feel compelled to state why I concur in the reversal.

The motion to revoke probation alleged that on or about August 12, 1972, appellant broke into the home of Ruby Waters without her consent and with the intent to commit theft. The evidence showed such house was located at 1161 Fitzhugh in Paris.

The uncorroborated confession reads as follows:

“My name is Charles Coleman. I live at 403 Booker T. Washington Homes in Paris, Texas. On August 12, 1972, me, Roy Stevens, and James Ricksman went to 1151 Fitzhugh. I picked the lock on the screen and went in. I heard a noise in the house and a lady…