Roberson v. State

BLEIL, Justice.

Eddie Roberson appeals his conviction for theft. Roberson maintains that the trial court erroneously denied his attorney's motion to withdraw and that he was denied a speedy trial. Roberson also complains that the indictment contained several defects, that the trial court admitted prejudicial hearsay evidence over his timely objection, and that the jury charge on enhancement of punishment was based on insufficient allegations and evidence. Because we agree that the evidence giving rise to the enhancement of his sentence was insufficient, we reverse and remand this case.

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