State v. Strohm

Robert W. Strohm appeals his convictions of leading organized crime, first degree trafficking in stolen property, and first degree theft. He claims there was insufficient evidence to support conviction on all counts and the court erred in admitting expert testimony and in denying a continuance. We disagree.

Facts

Strohm was charged with 17 counts of leading organized crime, first degree trafficking in stolen property, and theft. He paid a group of self-confessed drug addicts to steal cars for his use in a "salvage-switch” operation. The salvage-switch scheme involves placing new stolen car…