Kyles v. State

The appellant was indicted and convicted for buying, receiving, and concealing stolen property. Title 14, Section 338, Code of Alabama 1940. Sentence was fixed by the trial court at four years' imprisonment.

The facts incriminating the appellant reveal that on May 2, 1977, the residence of Mr. Horace J. Parmer of Barbour County was burglarized. Among the firearms taken was a Remington Woodmaster 30-06 rifle, Model 742, Serial Number 6916723. Mr. Parmer's name had been engraved into the stock of this rifle. Mr. Parmer testified that the value of the rifle was $295.00.

Jack Sanders lived across…