Hill v. State

Smith, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of motor vehicle theft. He contends on appeal that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict. Appellant also contends that a mistrial should have been granted because his character was improperly placed in issue by the unresponsive testimony of the arresting officer. We affirm.

1. On January 10,1978, an automobile belonging to a precious stone salesman was stolen. Inside the auto were approximatély $20,000 worth of precious stones, including several carved opals. On January 12,1978, the auto was recovered. Later that day, appellant entered the…