Sanford v. State

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

This appeal results from a conviction for theft of edible meat under the provisions of Article 1426c, Vernon’s Ann.P.C. The punishment, enhanced under the provisions of Article 63, Vernon’s Ann.P.C., was assessed at life.

Initially we shall consider appellant’s contention that the evidence is insufficient to sustain his conviction.

Ronald Netherland, Assistant Manager of the Safeway Store at 1701 Dutton in the City of Waco, testified that on March 18, 1971, between 6:30 and 7:00 p. m., when he had the care, custody and control of the merchandise and property in…