Robinson v. State

ABOUSSIE, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for theft by appropriating property knowing it was stolen by another. Tex.Pen.Code Ann. § 31.03(b)(2) (Supp.1987). Appellant was found guilty by the court, and punishment was assessed at ten years’ confinement, probated for ten years, and a $300 fine. We will affirm the judgment.

Appellant managed and operated an automobile salvage yard. On December 18, 1984, while in the yard on personal business, an off-duty Department of Public Safety officer noticed a late-model Oldsmobile in the yard. Investigation by the officer revealed the vehicle…