Finley v. State

Karl Alan Finley appeals the judgment and sentence imposed after a jury found him guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition. He argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal because the State failed to provide sufficient evidence to deny the motion. We agree.

Police responded to Finley’s apartment in response to a reported burglary. Finley’s downstairs neighbor called the police when he heard someone walking in Finley’s apartment, and then saw a man, whom he did not recognize, carrying items and dropping change in the parking lot.

Office…