Lopez v. State

OPINION

LARSEN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a jury conviction for the offense of theft over $20,000. The jury assessed punishment at eight years imprisonment. We reform the judgment to reflect conviction for third-degree felony theft; additionally, we reverse the judgment imposing punishment and remand for another punishment hearing.

In the appellant’s sole point of error, he asserts there is insufficient evidence to prove ownership of the property alleged stolen. This is an embezzlement case. The evidence adduced at trial revealed that the appellant worked for Sierra Medical Center in El…