MURPHY, Justice.
A jury found James Jackson (Appellant) guilty of burglary of a building. The sole issue on appeal is whether the evidence, which was totally circumstantial in nature, was sufficient to sustain the conviction. We hold the evidence was insufficient, reverse the conviction and remand this cause to the trial court with instructions to enter a judgment of acquittal.
On March 13, 1981, Shirley's Lounge at 2207 Lockwood in Houston was burglarized...
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