Jones v. State

Carley, Judge.

Appellant was indicted, tried, and convicted for the offense of burglary. On appeal, he contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict of acquittal and in denying his motion for new trial. In particular, appellant contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict of guilty because it was entirely circumstantial and did not exclude every hypothesis save that of his guilt.

The testimony and documentary evidence introduced at trial on behalf of the state showed the following: The burglary occurred at a warehouse and the point of entry…