State v. Reeves

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

This appeal was taken by the state from an order granting the motion of Glenda Reeves to dismiss a charge of theft by receiving. The trial court sustained appellee’s contention that the prosecution was barred by the three year statute of limitations. We disagree and reverse the judgment.

The information charging Glenda Reeves with the crime was filed on 17 November 1976. It alleged that the crime was committed on 27 August 1976. The trial court held that, since Mrs. Reeves had possession of the automobile which was the subject of the charge since 1972, the three year…