Colaluca v. State

OPINION

DAVIS, Commissioner.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for theft of property of the value of under fifty dollars and over the value of five dollars. Punishment was assessed by the jury at eighteen months in jail and a $500 fine.

Appellant contends that the State has failed to prove that he intended to take anything of value.

In his argument under this contention, appellant urges that the record fails to show any intent on his part to swindle, cheat, or defraud anyone. In order that this contention can be discussed with greater clarity, a brief review of the evidence is necessary.

Frank…