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Baker v. State

Citations

  • 511 S.W.2d 272
  • 1974 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 1814

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  • rejecting contention that evidence was insufficient to prove theft when proof showed defendant moved property from its original position at business
  • “[W]here the evidence shows there was a reduction of the property to the control and manual possession of the 7 defendant, removal of the property from the premises is not necessary for commission of the offense of theft.”
  • “[R]emoval of the property from the premises is not necessary for commission of the offense of theft. Removal of the object from its customary location is sufficient to show such reduction of control or manual possession as is required.”
  • “[R]emoval of the property from the premises is not necessary for commission of the offense of theft. Removal of the object from its customary location is sufficient to show such reduction of control or manual possession as is 15 required.”

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Judges: Odom

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