State v. Benson

MAUS, Judge.

The defendant was charged with receiving stolen property, a 1980 Ford van, with the purpose of depriving the owner of the same. § 570.080. He was also charged with stealing four ball gloves, one softball and various tools, a stereo speaker and electrical testing equipment, § 570.030, and an attempt to steal an in-dash stereo that was in the van, §§ 564.011 and 570.030. Upon trial by the court, the defendant was found guilty of attempting to steal the stereo, but acquitted of the other charges. He was sentenced to imprisonment for two years.

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