Klimas v. State

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Francis Edward Klimas was found guilty of the burglary of the Dixie Wood Preserving Company’s building near Pine Bluff and of grand larceny of property therein. He asserts three points for reversal. We find error on one point which will require either a reduction of sentence or a reversal. That point has to do with the enhancement of appellant’s sentence under the Habitual Criminal Act [Ark. Stat. Ann. § 43-2328 — 30 (Repl. 1964).] Appellant contends, and we agree, that there was error in the admission of evidence of previous convictions.

After the return of the jury…