People v. Stewart

KIRSHBAUM, Justice.

The People appeal the trial court’s order dismissing a one-count information charging the defendant, Clifford C. Stewart, with felony theft in violation of section 18-4-401, 8B C.R.S. (1986). 1 We vacate the order and remand the case for further proceedings.

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In late 1983 or early 1984, the defendant and Jack Doyle formed a natural gas supply business denominated Western Hydrocarbons and Development Corporation (Western Hydrocarbons) and began purchasing natural gas products from Petro-Lewis Corporation (Petro-Lewis) for resale. In January 1984, the State of Colorado issued…