Cox v. State

OPINION

WANDA McKEE FOWLER, Justice,

In this consolidated appeal, Linda and Orville Cox attack the legal sufficiency of the evidence supporting a conviction for theft. 1 Appellants contend the evidence establishes a contractual dispute and thus cannot form the basis of a criminal complaint. We disagree and affirm.

Background

Appellants, husband and wife, operated three crafts stores under the name of “Linda’s Emporium.” At least one of these stores had been in operation since 1992. Pursuant to a written License and Use Agreement (“License Agreement”), local craftsmen, the complainants, licensed…