Jackson v. State

James H. Pilkinton, Judge.

This case was appealed to the Arkansas Supreme Court, and by that court assigned to the Arkansas Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 29(3) of the Arkansas Supreme Court.

On November 22, 1976, an Information was filed by the Prosecuting Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District in which the appellant was charged with theft of property. A jury was waived and trial was on September 20,1978. The court found the appellant guilty as charged. Upon the state’s presentation of the prior felony convictions, appellant was sentenced to five years imprisonment according to Ark. Stat.…