Harrison v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction of theft by taking and possession of tools for the commission of a crime. Held:

1. From the evidence adduced, a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

2. The defendant took the stand and gave an exculpatory statement for his presence at the scene of the crime. On cross examination by the state, the following ensued: "Q. All right. Well, why didn’t you — when the police came out there that night why didn’t you tell them your car broke down and was right up the road? Why…