State v. Rosado

BARRY, Judge.

Manuel Rosado was convicted by bench trial of receiving a stolen car valued at $4,000 and sentenced to two years in Parish Prison1. He contends there is no evidence of scienter, an essential element of the crime under LSA-R.S. 14:692, and argues the trial court erred in denying his motions for a directed verdict and acquittal.

It was established that a white, 4-door 1978 Chrysler owned by Arthur Rojas was stolen from his used car lot sometime over the weekend ending Monday, February 15,1982. Rojas testified there was only one set of keys to the car which was in his briefcase when…