Eason v. State

TYSON, Judge.

The indictment charged burglary in the second degree. The jury found the appellant guilty, and judgment set sentence at forty-two months imprisonment as punishment.

The State’s first witness was William A. Hornbuckle who identified himself as sales manager and accountant for Fred Sington, Inc., located at 404 Governors Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Mr. Hornbuckle stated that, on March 28, 1971, he closed and locked the store at approximately 6:00 p. m. He stated that he examined all doors and that they were closed and locked in accordance with customary dosing practices. He…