People v. Thornton

Opinion by

Judge TERRY.

This appeal raises a question of the types of evidence that may be used to prove the value of a stolen car for purposes of establishing the class of theft offense committed. We hold that the Kelley Blue Book may be admitted as proof of value under section 18-4-414(2), C.R.S.2010, and CRE 803(17), without the need for expert testimony to substantiate the Blue Book's valuation.

Defendant, Chad Thornton, appeals the judgment of conviction entered upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of first degree aggravated motor vehicle theft. We affirm.

I. Background

Defendant's father,…