State v. Droddy

Defendant appeals his conviction of the crime of theft by deception, a third degree *112felony in violation of U.C.A., 1953, § 76-6-405.

Defendant and his alleged victim, Juan Vecco, became acquainted at a local restaurant where they were both employed. On July 4, 1984, defendant telephoned Vecco and invited him to a swimming party at defendant’s apartment. Defendant knew that Vecco did not have a car and agreed to provide transportation for Vecco, his girlfriend, and her child. Vecco remembers mentioning to defendant that he would like to have a car of his own.

On July 5, defendant again…