Reese v. State

Hall, Judge.

The defendant was charged and convicted of knowingly receiving stolen goods (Code Ann. § 26-2620) on November 26, 1965. On appeal, she contends there is a fatal variance between the allegations and proof for the reason that the accusation against the principal thief, which was introduced in evidence, shows that the latter did not steal the property until November 27, 1965. The guilt of the principal thief is an essential element of the crime of receiving stolen goods, but the conviction of the principal thief is not. While the State must prove a conviction of the principal thief,…