Stahl v. State

OPINION

SAM BASS, Justice.

A jury convicted appellant of murder and assessed punishment at seven years confinement.

We reverse and remand.

Gregory Leonard testified that he lived with appellant for two months prior to the shooting. Approximately one month prior to the homicide, Arthur Newton, the deceased, moved into appellant’s apartment. He was to pay one-half of the rent and living expenses, but never did. During the time the deceased lived with appellant and Leonard, he “conned” appellant out of more than $600.00. The first time, the deceased told appellant he could turn a quick profit if he…