State v. Williams

GOOLSBY, Judge:

Thorn Williams appeals his conviction and sentence for possession of a stolen vehicle in violation of S.C.Code Ann. § 16-21-80 (Supp.2000). 1 He contends the trial judge should have directed a verdict in his favor because the evidence was insufficient to show that he knew the motorcycle was stolen. We affirm. 2

When reviewing the denial of a directed verdict motion, this court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the State and uphold the denial of the motion if there is any evidence, direct or circumstantial, that reasonably tends to prove the guilt of the…