Hollander v. State

Third degree burglary; twenty years and one day.

Mrs. Gladys Thrasher's house in Sheffield, Alabama, was broken into on October 23, 1980. The back door was "jimmied" and two wedding bands, a simulated diamond set, some two dollar bills, and "a whole bunch" of old silver coins were taken. Mrs. Thrasher reported the burglary at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Lt. Doug Aycock of the Sheffield Police Department testified that at approximately 2:30 p.m. he received information that appellant was attempting to sell some old coins at the local pool hall. When Mrs. Thrasher reported the break-in at her house…