Lanier v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Following his conviction of felony theft by shoplifting 1 and the denial of his motion for new trial, Eric Lanier appeals, contending that: (1) the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction because the State failed both to produce evidence or testimony from the owner of the merchandise that he deprived the owner of possession, and also to prove the value of the merchandise taken; and, (2) the State improperly introduced evidence of his character into the trial. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

1. Lanier contends that the evidence was insufficient…