Parr v. State

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

This appeal is taken from a conviction for robbery, where the punishment was assessed by the jury at ten (10) years’ imprisonment, probated.

Initially appellant contends in four grounds of error the trial court erred in failing to charge, despite objections and special requested charges, on the lesser included offense of theft.

V.T.C.A., Penal Code, § 29.02 (Robbery), provides:

“(a) A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 of this code and with intent to obtain and maintain control of the property, he:

“(1)…