Shepperd v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

After the jury found the appellant guilty of “unlawful possession of firearm by felon,” 1 the court assessed punishment at five years’ confinement.

The first ground of error argues that the State failed to prove that the appellant was “a person who has been convicted of a felony.” The statement of facts reads:

“(Indictment read to Jury.)

“THE COURT: To which the defendant pleads—

“MR. WEBERNICK: Not guilty, Your Honor.

“MR. CONNOR: At this time, the State would introduce by stipulation the certified copy of the conviction in Cause Number 14,926, out of Bell County, Texas,…