State v. O'Donnell

*318¶1 — Eric Edward O’Donnell appeals his conviction for first degree robbery. Mr. O’Donnell contends the trial court erred by omitting the words “in the presence of” in the “to convict” jury instructions and by failing to define “theft.” Mr. O’Donnell also contends there was insufficient evidence to prove robbery. The State proved that Mr. O’Donnell took car keys from Kimberly Taylor. Thus, the alternative means of committing robbery—taking property in the presence of—was unnecessary. “Theft” has been held to be of sufficient common understanding and meaning and, thus, does not require…