Cave v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of burglary. On appeal he contends the trial court erred (1) by denying his motions for a mistrial after the prosecuting attorney commented on the policy of the Pardons and Paroles Board regarding early release of prisoners; (2) by denying appellant’s motion for a continuance; (3) by allowing the state to place appellant’s character in issue; and (4) by failing to give two of appellant’s requested charges.

Appellant was apprehended while hiding behind the open door of a food freezer in a school cafeteria after police officers responded to a silent burglar…