Houston v. State

OPINION

YOUNG, Justice.

Christopher Houston was indicted for the theft of jewelry worth more than $200.00, but less than $10,000.00, a third degree felony. The trial court found him guilty and assessed punishment at three years confinement and $500.00 fine. Tex.Penal Code § 31.03(d)(4XA) (Vernon Supp. 1982). We reverse.. The indictment lists seven pieces of jewelry and alleges that their combined value is between $200.00 and $10,000.00. These items were taken from the home of the Robinsons, a Corpus Christi couple, but most of them belonged to the wife. At the trial, Mr. Robinson testified…