Ikeda v. State

OPINION

SEARS, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of aggravated robbery. Appellant was found guilty by a jury and his punishment was assessed at ninety-nine years confinement and a $10,000 fine. We reverse.

On June 27, 1991, Miller Deaton was robbed in his motel room by two men. Toy Salinas, one of the robbers, hit Deaton in the head with a tire iron. The robbers made off with Deaton’s ring, watch, car keys, jeans, and approximately $12 in cash. Officer O’Bannion was told by Deaton that three men were involved in the robbery. Deaton gave him a rough description of all…