State v. Thompson

HENLEY, Presiding Judge.

Tommie Lee Thompson was charged with and convicted of burglary, second degree, and stealing. A jury assessed his punishment at four years’ imprisonment for the burglary and two years for stealing. Judgment was entered sentencing him in accordance with the verdict, the sentences to run concurrently. He appeals. We reverse.

The state relies solely on circumstantial evidence, contending that the articles found in defendant’s possession at the time of his arrest connect him with the stealing and, therefore, with the burglary. Defendant offered no evidence and stood on his…