West v. State

After trial to the court, West was convicted of Theft1 and Entering to Commit a Felony.2 His appeal presents two issues3 for review:(1) whether the trial court erred in permitting a civilian witness to testify, over objection, as to certain statements made by West after his arrest, and(2) whether the conviction of Entering to Commit a Felony is supported by sufficient evidence.

We affirm.

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Approximately two hours after closing, a Wasson’s Department Store burglar alarm was triggered. Soon thereafter Officer John Patterson *523arrived at the scene, but because the building was secured, he was unable…