State v. Genova

The question presented in this appeal is whether the defendant’s assisting another in the sale of property which the defendant knows to be stolen constitutes being a party to the crime of theft contrary to secs. 939.05, 1 943.20(1) (a) (set forth below), and (3) (b), 2 Stats. We hold that it does.

The facts alleged are that the defendant told undercover law enforcement officers that he knew a man (his co-defendant) who had a “hot” (stolen) outboard motor for sale for $400. After the officer expressed interest in buying the motor, the defendant arranged for a meeting of the officer and his…