State v. McCoy

JAMES K. PREWITT, Judge.

Following jury trial, Appellant was convicted of receiving stolen property, and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment. On appeal, he presents one point, alleging error in prohibiting testimony that would have negated the mens rea to commit the crime. We find his point has merit, and reverse his conviction and sentence and remand to the trial court for a new trial.

On November 14, 1998, the owner of a 1989 maroon Oldsmobile 88 Royale automobile reported to the sheriffs department that his vehicle had been stolen. A deputy gathered information regarding the stolen vehicle…