State of Maine v. James A. Philbrook

[¶ 1] James A. Philbrook appeals from a judgment of conviction entered by the trial court (Hunter, J.) on a jury verdict convicting him of theft by misapplication of property (Class B), 17-A M.R.S. § 358(1)(B)(1) (2012), and securities fraud (Class C), 32 M.R.S. §§ 16501, 16508 (2012). Philbrook contends that the court’s jury instructions shifted the burden of proof onto him to prove his innocence. We affirm the judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] Viewed in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict, the record supports the following facts. See State v. Patton, 2012 ME 101, ¶ 2, 50 A.3d 544.…