Byrd v. State

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of theft from the person. The jury assessed punishment at seven years.

The record shows that on the evening of November 4, 1970, Mrs. R. H. Yar-borough and her husband were returning to their car which was parked on Fannin Street in downtown Houston when appellant attempted to snatch Mrs. Yarborough’s purse. Mrs. Yarborough testified that the appellant ran by and grabbed the purse as she started to step into the car. Her purse was on her arm and she held on as he pulled on it. In the brief struggle that ensued, appellant…