Farrar v. State

KINKEADE, Justice.

Norvil Francis Farrar appeals his conviction for theft of property. Following a jury trial, the trial court assessed punishment at five years’ confinement and probated the sentence. In seven points of error, Farrar contends that his conviction should be reversed. Among other things, he argues that the trial court erred in denying him the right to make an opening statement to the jury. We agree and, accordingly, reverse the trial court’s judgment.

The record reflects that Farrar owned a vehicle towing company. On June 11, 1986, his company towed a red Datsun 280ZX from a…