Michael Lee Sharpe, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court affirmed Michael Lee Sharpe's theft conviction, holding that the trial judge's jury comment was waived, the denial to use civil pleadings for impeachment was proper, the jury instruction on ownership was sufficient, and the prosecutor's argument did not constitute reversible error. Justice Clinton dissented, arguing the evidence was insufficient to prove ownership and that the impeachment evidence should have been admitted.