Johnson v. State

OPINION

SHORT, Judge.

Darrell A. Johnson was convicted of possession of theft tools in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.59 (1990). On appeal, he argues the trial court (1) erred when it failed to honor his request for removal and (2) abused its discretion by denying a new trial based on newly discovered evidence. We disagree and affirm.

FACTS

Minneapolis police officers noticed a car parked under a freeway bridge. When the officers approached the car, they saw Johnson looking through the glovebox. Johnson told the officers the car belonged to a friend, but later changed his story. When Johnson…