Barnes v. State

Opinion by:

ALMA L. LÓPEZ, Chief Justice.

Bernard Barnes (“Barnes”) appeals his conviction for the offense of theft of property valued at less than $1,500 enhanced. In his sole issue on appeal, Barnes argues that the trial court lacked jurisdiction over his felony offense because the State failed to prove that he had two previous theft convictions. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

BACKGROUND

On December 23, 2001, Barnes stole three watches, valued at $160, from a Foley’s Department Store. A grand jury indicted Barnes for the offense of theft of property valued at less than $1,500 enhanced.…