Harvey v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Thompson, J.:

A jury found Harvey guilty of grand larceny. Judgment was duly entered upon the verdict and sentence imposed. He appeals. We believe the judgment of conviction must be reversed because of an error committed by the trial court while orally instructing the jury regarding the elements constituting the offense of grand larceny. A brief factual recitation will suffice for the purpose of focusing attention upon the mistake made.

Victor Havas, the complaining witness, operated a used-car business in Las Vegas. He had inherited certain items of jewelry which were kept…