State v. Dickinson

HEARN, Justice:

Martin K. Dickinson appeals his conviction for obtaining property under false pretenses in violation of S.C.Code Ann. § 16-13-240 (Supp.1999). He contends the trial judge erred in failing to direct a verdict of acquittal as the state failed to produce sufficient evidence that he obtained property from the victim with the intent to cheat or defraud. We disagree and affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On January 10,1998, Dickinson drove a rental car to Ronnie Carter Pontiac (Dealer) in Rock Hill, South Carolina and indicated a desire to purchase a vehicle. After test-driving several…