Epstein v. State

Me. Chiee Justice Burnett

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Epstein was indicted along with others in a three count indictment charging (1) larceny (this count was abandoned by the State); (2) violation of sec. 39-4220, T.C.A., bringing stolen property into the State j and (3) violation of sec. 39-4219, T.C.A., receiving property stolen out of the State. Epstein was likewise indicted in a separate indictment charging the violation of sec. 45-2216, T.C.A., which makes it unlawful for a pawnbroker to purchase personal property in conducting a pawnbroking business. The trial of Epstein was…