State v. Brewer

Defendant was charged and convicted of embezzlement under OES 165.010.

Defendant was an employe of one Peter W. Sharp. Through this employment defendant gained possession of a pair of scales used for weighing nails sold in bulk. Without Mr. Sharp’s knowledge, defendant attempted to sell the scales. Defendant claimed lie had the authority to sell the scales, as he had previously sold other property for Mr. Sharp, and that he planned to turn the gross receipts of the sale over to his employer. Mr. Sharp testified he had told the defendant the scales were not for sale, and that the defendant did…