Harris v. State

James B. Harris, town clerk and treasurer of the Town of Wheatland, was charged in 12 counts with embezzling money from the Town of Wheatland, in the total amount of $14,247.32. Upon trial, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty on eight counts and guilty on four counts. The amount involved in the four counts was $177.50.

On appeal the defendant asserts four grounds for reversal which we need to consider. They are:

1. That the evidence was insufficient to sustain the conviction of defendant.

2. That there was an absence of evidence pertaining to conversion.

3. That the exclusion of certain…