Byrd v. State

The offense is burglary with two prior convictions for felonies less than capital alleged for enhancement; the punishment, life.

Appellant was seen by Officer Edmondson as he left a bar which had been burglarized and he was finally apprehended some distance away by the said officer, following a chase in which appellant was shot three times. He had in his possession a money box which had been taken from the music machine in the bar.

The prior convictions were established.

Appellant testifying in his own behalf admitted having the money box in his possession on the night in question, but stated…