State v. Landlee

OPINION

WOOD, Chief Judge.

The appeal involves the evidence of value in a larceny case. Defendant was convicted of larceny of copper wire with a value in excess of $100.00 but not more than $2500.00. Section 40A-16-1, N.M.S. A. 1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 6). He claims there was no substantial evidence upon which the jury could conclude that the value of the wire was more than $100.00. We disagree.

The copper wire stolen was described as 500 MCM, 250 MCM and scrap. Considering only the 500 MCM, a witness testified that if it was considered as scrap it was worth $30.00; its replacement cost was $110.00;…