Reynolds v. State

From a conviction for the offense of theft of property in the second degree, in violation of § 13A-8-4, Code of Alabama (1975), this appeal follows. For the reasons outlined below, the judgment of conviction is due to be affirmed, but the case is remanded to the trial court for proper sentencing.

Mr. Harry T. Branton, manager, Payless Shoes, testified that on January 27, 1981, he, along with another employee, was conducting business at the store. Around 2:30 that afternoon, a black male (who was identified as the appellant) came into the store. Because the appellant was the only customer at…