Humphries v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction for theft by receiving stolen property. Held:

1. The stolen goods consisted of various items of fishing equipment. During cross examination of the confessed thief the defendant’s counsel first asked: "you said you left this property in Roy Humphries’ [the defendant] carport while he was at work. What was your purpose in leaving it there. A. Well, you see, I didn’t have no where else to take it, and I knew that he was expecting some fishing equipment.” Objection was interposed and sustained. Counsel subsequently asked the thief if…