Fuentes v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, V.T. C.A., Penal Code § 31.07. After finding appellant guilty, the jury assessed punishment, enhanced by two prior convictions, at life.

Appellant was convicted of intentionally and knowingly operating a motor vehicle belonging to Deborah Richards, without her effective consent. Appellant contended that he was recruited by the police and one of their informants to help make a case against one Johnny Jirik. According to appellant, the police gave him the car in question, which had been…