Melton v. State

OPINION

McCORMICK, Judge.

Both appellants were indicted for the offense of theft over $200.00. At a joint trial during which the appellants were represented by separate counsel, they were found guilty and both were assessed punishments of five years.

The appellants, represented by the same counsel on appeal, have each filed a brief. A review of these briefs show them to be identical to one another with the exception of an additional ground of error present in appellant Sloan’s case. The State has not seen fit to file any briefs. The state of the appellants’ briefs leaves much to be desired.…