Washington v. State

BROWN, Chief Justice.

Appellant Marshall L. Washington challenges his conviction for violation of § 6-3-402(a) and (c)(i), W.S.1977 (Cum. Supp.1986).1 Appellant admits that he wrongfully took two answering machines, a color television set, a black and white television set and four pairs of leather gloves from the Buttrey’s Supermarket in Laramie, Wyoming. His contention on appeal, however, concerns valuation of those goods. His issue is:

“I. Does the state establish the market value of goods taken beyond a reasonable doubt merely by presenting evidence of retail price?”

At the arraignment,…