State v. Olguin

OPINION

WOOD, Chief Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction of receiving stolen property in excess of $100 contrary to § 40A-16-11, N.M.S.A.1953 (2d Rep.Vol. 6). The appeal involves (1) a question asked defendant at trial concerning his statement at time of arrest and the prosecutor’s argument to the jury; and (2) the trial court’s alleged error in not instructing the jury to disregard the owner’s hearsay testimony on the valuation of the stolen property. Defendant contends both issues involve plain error.

Question to Defendant and Prosecutor’s Argument

Defendant was charged with receiving two…