State v. Hancock

McInturff, J. *

Frederick Hancock appeals his jury convictions of first degree theft and first degree possession of stolen property arising from the same conduct. We hold the Legislature did not intend that a principal thief be convicted of both charges and therefore reverse the possession of stolen property conviction.

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