In re P. A. S.

YEAGLEY, Associate Judge, Retired:

Appellant was convicted of receiving stolen property, specifically motorcycle license plates, in violation of D.C.Code 1973, § 22-2205.1 He appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion for judgment of acquittal. Because we agree with his contention that the government failed to produce sufficient evidence to establish the offense, we reverse.2

The evidence adduced at trial indicated that on May 25, 1978, the motorcycle on which Anthony Kusard, complainant, was riding began to experience mechanical difficulty. Due to its complete failure, Kusard left the…