Richardson v. State

MlKELL, Judge.

Leevester Richardson appeals from the order denying his motion for new trial following his conviction of theft by receiving stolen property. He asserts that the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal based on the insufficiency of the evidence, and (2) denying his motion for a mistrial following the introduction of evidence that purportedly placed his character in issue. We disagree and affirm.

1. “A person commits the offense of theft by receiving stolen property when he receives, disposes of, or retains stolen property which he knows or…