Brown v. State.

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the penitentiary. Appointed counsel represented him at arraignment and throughout the trial. He pleaded not guilty. After conviction he was furnished a free transcript and trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

The facts relating to the theft are not in dispute. Appellant offered no evidence in his behalf.

At approximately 12:30 p. m. on August 16, 1972, two cases containing 14 diamonds of the aggregate value of $23,757.50, the personal property of Capitol Wholesale Distributors,…