Helton v. State

Judge Harold R. Banke.

Gregory Lynn Helton was convicted of entering an automobile. He enumerates two errors on appeal.

This case arose after the victim, a restaurateur, left his Maxima running in front of his establishment and went inside to lock up for the evening. Moments later, he saw Helton enter the Maxima and rummage through his belongings. The victim rushed out and confronted Helton, who got out immediately and claimed he was looking for a cab. After the victim called the police, Helton was arrested nearby During the ensuing investigation, the arresting officer learned of thefts from…