State v. Beck

Defendants, Michael R. Beck and William F. Lukenbill, were charged by information with the crime of grand larceny. In essence both defendants were charged with receiving, concealing, and aiding in the concealment of certain copper and brass wire of a value in excess of $75 on or about November 26, 1968, knowing it to have been stolen. Both defendants were convicted. Only defendant Beck appeals.

First, Beck contends the trial court erred in refusing to grant a motion to dismiss at the close of the prosecution’s case. When Beck elected to proceed and present evidence in his own defense, he…