Hawkins v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Dennis- E. Hawkins appeals his conviction for one count each of theft by taking, entering an automobile and burglary.

On November 14, 1994, Hawkins jumped a fence surrounding AAA Concrete Company (company). He took a five-gallon bucket from the back of a pickup truck that was parked within the compound, broke into the pickup and filled the bucket with tools and other items found inside. He also took a battery from the truck. A witness who lived near the company heard a noise coming from inside the compound and saw Hawkins fumbling with the car battery as he attempted to climb…