Harrison v. State

WELCH, Judge.

David Ralph Harrison and John Draper were separately indicted for theft of property in the first degree, a violation of § 13A-8-3, Ala.Code 1975. Their cases were consolidated for trial, and both men were convicted. Harrison was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. The trial court suspended the sentence and placed Harrison on five years’ probation. Harrison was ordered to pay $10,599.50 in restitution, $1,000 to the Victims Compensation Fund, and court costs.

The evidence adduced at trial indicated the following. Deanco Auto Auction of Montgomery, Inc. (“Deanco”), is a compa ny…