State v. Benson

¶1 John Art Benson allegedly stole and butchered his neighbor’s cow. He was charged with felony theft, pursuant to § 45-6-301(1), MCA, and mutilating a hide. A jury in the Tenth Judicial District Court, Petroleum County, found Benson guilty of theft. He was sentenced to five years in prison, suspended on certain conditions. Benson appeals. We affirm his conviction.

¶2 On appeal, we consider the following issues:

¶3 1. Whether there was sufficient evidence to prove that Benson committed felony theft.

¶4 2. Whether the District Court committed reversible error when it admitted into evidence…