State v. Ortiz

OPINION

DAVIDSON, Judge:

Defendant appeals from his conviction of theft by deception, a violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-405 (1978). Defendant contends that evidence of his prior convictions was improperly admitted, that the prosecutor’s comments in closing argument were prejudicial, and that these errors constituted grounds for a new trial. Defendant also contends that the evidence was insufficient to support a conviction. We affirm.

In July 1987, Reginald Corona, owner of “Reggie’s Rock’N R” bar located in Murray, Utah, became acquainted with defendant at Eagle Tire, a tire shop located near…