Stout v. Commonwealth

OPINION

GUIDUGLI, Judge.

Kevin Stout appeals his conviction on charges of first-degree burglary (KRS 511.020), first-degree criminal mischief (KRS 512.020), theft by unlawful taking over $300 (KRS 514.030), and possession of burglar’s tools (KRS 511.050). He was sentenced to a total of twelve years’ imprisonment. Stout presents only one issue on appeal — -whether or not a utility knife is a deadly weapon. We affirm.

On February 23, 1998, Stout was indicted by the Powell County Grand Jury on the above-stated charges. He pled not guilty and a jury trial was held on February 1, 1999. The facts are…