Johnson v. State

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

The conviction is for theft of property over the value of $200.00 and less than $10,000.00. Two prior convictions were alleged for enhancement purposes. The punishment was assessed at life.

The main contention on appeal is that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction and that the indictment failed to prove ownership as alleged in the indictment.

The indictment alleged in substance that appellant knowingly and intentionally appropriated eight sweaters of the total value of $200 but less than $10,000 without the effective consent of Joe Martinez, the owner,…