Irvin v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for burglary with intent to commit theft. Punishment was assessed by the jury at ten years.

Appellant contends that the trial court “erred in admitting into evidence two blank pistols, keys, and ink pens over Appellant’s objection.” Appellant’s contention is grounded on the proposition that no probable cause existed for his arrest and thus any search incident to the arrest was unlawful.

James Brooks, parts manager for Knapp Chevrolet in Houston, testified that on March 17, 1974, at approximately 10:30 p. m., he was returning to his…