Graves v. State

Appellant, Vernon T. Graves, appeals the denial of a motion to dismiss charges of armed burglary of a conveyance, grand theft, and petty theft. Appellant pled nolo contendere reserving his right to appeal the denial of his motion. We affirm.

The victim of a car burglary observed a person breaking into a car and chased him until the perpetrator entered another vehicle driven by appellant. Appellant then pointed a gun at the victim and fled with the perpetrator.

Although appellant was also charged with aggravated assault, only the charges of armed burglary of a conveyance, grand theft, and petty…