State v. Rogers

Appellant challenges his conviction of first-degree burglary under Minn. Stat. § 609.582, subd. 1(b), arguing that the evidence is insufficient to sustain the conviction. Specifically, appellant argues that the evidence is insufficient to show that he possessed, when entering or while in the burglarized building, an article fashioned in a manner to lead the victim to reasonably believe it to be a dangerous weapon. We affirm.

FACTS

On June 14, 2016, appellant Deronti Rogers entered J.T.'s house, without her consent, several times during a 30-minute time span and stole several items, including…