Searcy v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant Searcy and co-defendant Bell were indicted for the offenses of motor vehicle theft and theft by taking. Defendant was tried separately from the co-defendant. No disposition had been made as to the co-defendant at that time. The jury returned a verdict of guilty of motor vehicle theft but not guilty of theft by taking of the $200 from the vehicle. Defendant appeals. Held:

1. Shortly before the alleged theft the victim was driving his automobile at approximately 12:30 a.m. or 12:45 a.m. and was “bumped” by another vehicle. Both vehicles pulled over to the side…