Gonzales v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This appeal is from a conviction for the offense of felony theft. The punishment was assessed by the jury at 6 years confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections.

By his sole ground of error appellant contends that the testimony of Officer Emilio Cavazos as to the market value of the automobile allegedly stolen by appellant in this cause should be stricken because he was not shown to be qualified to testify to such market value.

The record reflects that Officer Cavazos testified as follows:

“Q. Now, during your police duties, from time to time, do you have occasion to…