Chaney v. State

Pope, Judge.

After a jury trial, appellant was convicted of the offense of theft by taking an automobile. Subsequent to the denial of his motion for new trial, appellant timely filed a notice of appeal in this court.

1. Appellant asserts as error the general grounds. Viewed in the light most supportive of the jury verdict, the state adduced the following evidence: On January 2, 1982 a baby blue 1963 Chevrolet Impala owned by Henry Sistrunk was stolen from the residence of Cynthia Grant between 9:30 p.m. and 9:55 p.m. Mr. Sistrunk was then notified and he reported the theft to the police. After…