State v. Mason

This is a direct appeal by defendant from a conviction by a jury of theft of property of the value of more than $50.00, in violation of K.S.A. 21-3701, and of possessing a key or other instrument suitable for use in opening a parking meter with intent to commit a theft, in violation of K.S.A. 21-3741.

This is a companion case to State v. Edwards, 221 Kan. 405, 559 P.2d 807, and reference to that opinion is made for an initial statement of the facts in this case.

The following additional facts are necessary to a determination of appellant’s first point on appeal.

On July 14, 1975, appellant was…