Jesko v. State

OPINION ON APPELLANT’S MOTION TO REINSTATE

DOUGLAS, Judge.

The conviction is for theft of property over the value of fifty dollars; the punishment, four years, probated.

The order dismissing the appeal is withdrawn.

The evidence shows that on or about the 8th day of November, 1968, a 1958 Ford truck loaded with approximately 21,-000 pounds of milo maize was stolen from Marion Carson. Carson harvested the maize on the 7th day of November, and left the loaded truck in the field. During the night a light snow fell, and the truck was not moved. It was last seen in the field by a neighbor shortly…