Murphy v. State

OPINION

ANN CRAWFORD McCLURE, Justice.

Stephen C. Murphy appeals his conviction for the offense of theft of property over $1,500. Following the jury’s finding of guilt, the court assessed punishment at confinement in a state jail for two years. We affirm.

FACTUAL SUMMARY

In early 1993, Appellant opened a checking account at Amwest Savings 1 in Midland, Texas, under the name Midway Accounting and Business Service. On April 4, 1996, First American closed the account because it had a negative balance of $453.88 and the bank was holding another “large item.” On that same date, First American wrote…