Petrick v. State

OPINION

SAM BASS, Justice.

This appeal is from a conviction for aggravated robbery. After finding an enhancement paragraph true, the jury assessed punishment at 45-years confinement and a $5000 fine.

We reverse and remand for a new trial.

On the afternoon of October 16, 1986, Ms. Karen Shaunessy and Mr. Timothy Clingman were working at a Photomax store located at Gessner and 1-10. The phone rang at 5:45 p.m., and Mr. Clingman answered it. A male voice on the other end said only one word, “Karen.” Thinking this was rather strange, Mr. Clingman handed the phone to Ms. Shaunessy. He noticed that she…