Mark McCourt Lieber, Jr. v. State

OPINION

Opinion by:

Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice

Mark McCourt Lieber appeals his conviction for theft ($1,500-$20,000) from an elderly individual. He argues there is legally insufficient evidence that the value of jewelry the State indicted him for stealing was $1,500 or greater.1 We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Lieber was indicted for theft of.jewelry having the value of $1,500 or more but less than $20,000 from Beverly Ann Valentino, an elderly individual. The indictment alleged Lieber had two prior felony convictions. Lieber pled not guilty, and the case proceeded to a jury trial.

Three witnesses testified…