Legal Opinion

Moore v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided March 18, 1981No. 60429PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for burglary of a habitation. Punishment was assessed at eight years.

At the outset we are confronted with fundamental error that requires reversal in the interest of justicé. Art. 40.09(13), V.A. C.C.P.

The indictment in this case alleged burglary under V.T.C.A., Penal Code Sec. 30.-02(a)(3), by entering a habitation and committing theft. The jury charge, in contrast, submitted the case as one charging burglary by entering a habitation with intent to commit theft, under V.T.C.A., Penal Code Sec. 30.02(a)(1). This is precisely the same…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Shaw v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1977
  2. Whitlow v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1978

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Villarreal v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)1982

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