Watts v. State

Banke, Judge.

The appellant stands convicted of theft by receiving stolen property. On appeal, he contends that the evidence is insufficient to show that he knew the property was stolen when it came into his possession.

The property at issue consisted of parts of a 1978 blue Buick Regal automobile which had been stolen in Atlanta. The appellant testified that he was approached by one Ben Kemp, who was driving a “blue Regal” and that Kemp offered to sell the appellant a motor and transmission. The appellant bought an engine, transmission, and bucket seats from Kemp for a total of $365. His…