State v. Wicker

Defendant Frank James Wicker appeals from a judgment and sentence for the crime of grand larceny, after conviction by a Pierce County jury. His only assignment of error is the denial by the trial court of his motion for a new trial based upon newly discovered evidence. We find no error.

On or about September 10, 1971, a boat was removed from Pacific Yacht Basin in Tacoma, where it had been placed by the owner, Pacific Basin, Ltd., for purposes of demonstration and sale. The boat was distinctive — a “Sidewinder,” purple in color, equipped with a jet engine.

Certain witnesses testified that on…