Chastain v. State

Benham, Judge.

Appellant seeks the reversal of his conviction in the Superior Court of Cobb County for theft by conversion, theft by taking, and violation of oath of public office. For reasons which follow, we reverse.

1. Appellant contends that the evidence was insufficient to support a verdict of guilty on the three counts charged. We disagree.

The jury was authorized to find that John Chastain, Tax Commissioner of Cobb County, did in fact sublet space on property leased by the county for independent typists to prepare tax forms. Varying amounts of money were paid monthly by the typists to the…