Lawrence v. Weber

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[¶ 1.] James Lawrence appeals the circuit court’s denial of his petition for habeas corpus, arguing that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction for theft by deception.

Facts and Procedural Background

[¶ 2.] In January 1996, Lawrence went to the home of Marcella Roster, knocked on her door, and convinced her to let him waterproof her basement walls. Lawrence told Roster that FEMA would reimburse her for the cost of the work. Over the next several months, Lawrence went to the home four times for periods ranging from two to four hours and each time asked…