Franklin v. State

BILL BASS, Justice.

The jury convicted appellant of unauthorized use of a vehicle but acquitted him of the charge that he failed to remain at the scene of the accident and render aid. His punishment (enhanced under TEX.PENAL CODE ANN. § 12.42[d] [Vernon Supp. 1985]) was assessed by the court at thirty years. Appellant contends that the court erred when it: (1) enforced “the rule” by refusing to allow two alibi witnesses to testify for the defense;1 (2) entered judgment against him based on inconsistent jury findings; and (3) entered judgment against him when the evidence was insufficient to…