Johnson v. State

Carley, Judge.

Appellant appeals from his conviction of theft of services valued at $185.69 from A to U Rental Center in violation of Code Ann. § 26-1807. In his sole enumeration of error, appellant contests the sufficiency of the evidence.

“A person commits theft of services when by deception and with the intent to avoid payment he knowingly obtains services, accommodations, entertainment, or the use of personal property which are available only for compensation.” Code Ann. § 26-1807. “The essential ingredient of the offense is the intention to avoid payment.” Roberson v. State, 145 Ga. App.…