Cockrell v. State

Lyle Brown, Justice.

Appellant was found guilty of grand larceny on a charge of having stolen three guns from the home of the prosecuting witness. The points for reversal which are essential to a determination of the appeal will be set out as they are discussed.

During the night of May 16, 1972, the rural home of Robert Trout was burglarized and three guns were taken therefrom. At around 5:00 a.m. on May 18, Rickey Dale Golden was spotted driving on the streets of Hot Springs in a suspicious manner. Golden was stopped for questioning, at which time the officer saw personal items in the car…