Cantu v. State

OPINION

BUTTS, Justice.

This is the companion case to Luis R. Gutierrez v. State of Texas, (No. 04-81-00059-CR — decided November 18, 1981), and is an appeal from a conviction of Theft of Property, $200 — $10,000. 1 Appellant was found guilty at a joint jury trial, and the trial court assessed punishment at five (5) years. The imposition of sentence was suspended and appellant was granted probation. Appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence.

The undisputed facts show that at approximately 3:00 a. m. on March 27, 1978, Victoria Granado was awakened by a knock on her door. Upon looking…