Denby v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
TEAGUE, Judge.
Perry Como Denby, appellant, was indicted for committing the offense of felony theft of the third degree. See V.T.C.A., Penal Code, Sec. 31.03. He was tried and convicted by a jury, which also assessed punishment at six years’ confinement in the penitentiary. Because we find the evidence insufficient as a matter of law to sustain the conviction, we are compelled to reverse the conviction.
The indictment in this cause alleges in pertinent part that on or about December 27, 1977, appellant “did then and there with intent to deprive the owner, Jack Potter, of property, namely…
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