Collins v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

Larry and Wayne Collins, brothers, were charged with the offense of burglary. The evidence of the state was entirely circumstantial. Each defendant offered evidence of alibi. Defendants appeal their conviction. Held:

1. The first two enumerated errors will be discussed together as they both address the sufficiency of the evidence. The state presented evidence that a truck which looked "similar” to the defendant’s truck was seen near the site of the burglary at the time it occurred. The safe which was stolen from Mr. John Collins’ house was painted with a type of paint…