Mason v. State

OPINION

BRETT, Presiding Judge:

The appellant, Dennis Eugene Mason, was tried by jury in Kiowa County District Court, Case No. CRF-83-3, and found guilty of Embezzlement, After Former Conviction of a Felony, in violation of 21 O.S.1981, § 1451 and 21 O.S.1981, § 51(A)(2), now amended as 21 O.S.Supp. 1987, § 51(A)(2). The jury sentenced appellant to eight (8) years’ imprisonment. He now appeals both judgment and sentence.

On November 3,1983, appellant contracted with Dafne Sloan to install outdoor siding on her home and to do various other construction work for her. Appellant estimated the cost…