Speight v. Commonwealth

Opinion

BENTON, J.

Kenneth Wayne Speight appeals convictions of both grand larceny and distribution of heroin, a Schedule I controlled substance. The issues are limited to: (1) whether the evidence was sufficient to support the grand larceny conviction; and (2) whether the evidence was sufficient to prove that the substance analyzed to be heroin was purchased from Speight.

We reverse the grand larceny conviction and affirm the distribution of heroin conviction.

I

On October 12, 1983, a stereo component system, a .44 magnum handgun, and other items were stolen from a residence on West Grace Street…