Gibbons v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for attempted theft of property valued over $10,000.00. V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 31.03. The jury found appellant guilty and the court assessed punishment at ten years and a $2,500.00 fine, probated.

In appellant’s first ground of error, he challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. He argues that the evidence is insufficient to prove that the appellant committed an act that amounted to more than mere preparation to effect the alleged offense.

The indictment under which appellant was convicted alleges in pertinent part:

“Marion…