Patterson v. State

BEATTY, Justice.

Certiorari was granted in this case under Rule 39(c)(4), A.R.App.P. Specifically, the question to be resolved is whether the finding of the Court of Criminal Appeals respecting the lack of circumstantial evidence of guilt is consistent with prior decisions on that subject. Upon review, we hold that the finding is not consistent; therefore, we reverse and remand the cause to that court.

A recitation of all the evidence on the defendant’s connection with or participation in the charged offenses of third degree burglary and first degree theft of property is unnecessary. The…