Chase v. State

John Mauzy Pittman, Judge.

Larry Chase appeals from his conviction at a non-jury trial of theft by receiving property valued in excess of $200.00, a Class C felony. Being found to be an habitual offender, appellant was sentenced to ten years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. Appellant does not contend that he did not commit theft by receiving. He argues only that the evidence is insufficient to support a finding that the stolen property exceeded $200.00 in value. We agree and affirm as modified.

At trial, appellant moved to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. When the sufficiency of the…