Ruffin v. State

Mikell, Judge.

Lavar Ruffin was convicted of two counts of entering an automobile with intent to commit theft, two counts of theft by receiving stolen property, and three traffic offenses. He was sentenced to 17 years. After the trial court denied his motion for new trial, Ruffin filed the present appeal. For reasons explained below, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

1. Ruffin first argues that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction for entering an automobile owned by William Koehler with intent to commit theft, as charged in Count 1 of the indictment. We agree.

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