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Gilbert Leija, Jr. appealed his conviction for burglary of a habitation, challenging the legal and factual sufficiency of the evidence and the trial court's refusal to permit cross-examination of the victim about a pending criminal investigation. The court found sufficient evidence to support the burglary conviction, noting that the appellant was found uninvited inside the home near unplugged appliances, was in need of money, and had a history of stealing. The court also upheld the trial court's decision to exclude evidence of the victim's pending criminal investigation, as she had not been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude. The judgment of the trial court was affirmed.
Gilbert Leija, Jr. v. State is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District (Amarillo). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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Gilbert Leija, Jr. appealed his conviction for burglary of a habitation, challenging the legal and factual sufficiency of the evidence and the trial court's refusal to permit cross-examination of the victim about a pending criminal investigation. The court found sufficient evidence to support the burglary conviction, noting that the appellant was found uninvited inside the home near unplugged appliances, was in need of money, and had a history of stealing. The court also upheld the trial court's decision to exclude evidence of the victim's pending criminal investigation, as she had not been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude. The judgment of the trial court was affirmed.
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