Musgrave v. State

OPINION

W. C. DAVIS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Punishment enhanced by two prior felony convictions, was assessed at life imprisonment. The appellant was indicted for theft and unauthorized use of a vehicle; however, the theft count was dismissed by the State. Trial was had before the court.

The appellant contends that the evidence is insufficient to sustain the conviction because the State did not prove that the appellant knew that the automobile was stolen. We agree with appellant’s contention and reverse.

The State’s case-in-chief…