Pickens v. State

Alton Ray Pickens was convicted of theft of property in the second degree. The appellant was given due notice that the State intended to proceed under the Habitual Felony Offender Act and a sentencing hearing was held at which the appellant was sentenced to 25 years' imprisonment.

On the night of August 13, 1982, Mr. Edward Allen observed a dark green car being loaded with two camper shells. He followed the path of this car and subsequently observed the tail lights of an automobile light up beside the appellant's residence. He then notified the police. Police officers subsequently heard the…