Jackson v. State

Belton Grady Jackson, the appellant, was charged in separate indictments with the theft of automobile hubcaps from Stevensons Sons Used Cars and Thompson Motors, Inc. The indictments were consolidated for trial and Jackson was convicted in each case. Sentences were two years' and three years' imprisonment respectively. On appeal, Jackson argues that his convictions are based on the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice.

William Eugene Cole testified that while driving home after midnight he stopped for an automobile on the side of the road. It was Jackson's car and Jackson asked Cole to…