Chapin v. State

OPINION

COHEN, Justice.

The appellant was accused in a three paragraph indictment of possession of methamphetamine, a second degree felony, and manufacture of methamphetamine, a first degree felony. The final paragraph of the indictment alleged a prior California burglary conviction for enhancement of punishment.

On June 30, 1980, the jury found the appellant guilty of both offenses. The jury then reconvened on July 1, 1980, for a second hearing to determine the truth of the enhancement allegation. The jury received a second charge, heard a second round of arguments, and returned a second…