Parsons v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

The primary offense charged was that of felony theft, al*158leged to have been committed on November 30, 1947. It was also charged that in each of the years 1926, 1932, 1940, and 1946, appellant had been convicted of felonies less than capital.

The jury found appellant guilty, as charged. Under the provisions of Art. 63, P. C., commonly called the habitual criminal statute, appellant’s punishment was fixed at life imprisonment in the penitentiary.

The facts support the jury’s finding.

Appellant was not represented by counsel upon the trial of the case. He represented himself,…