Franklin v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Burglary. Both appellants appeal on the general grounds and contend the verdict is based on the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice. They also contend the trial court erred by denying their motions for a directed verdict of acquittal. Additionally, Chadwick contends the trial court erred by allowing Franklin’s written statement to the police to be read to the jury, and by failing to instruct the jury that the statement could not be used against Chadwick.

Appellants and Ronnie Stephens were riding around in *519Chadwick’s truck drinking beer. The truck got stuck on a dirt road…