Roberson v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction based on a jury verdict finding him guilty under both counts of an indictment; Count 1, theft of services, and Count 2, "bad check.” Held:

1. "A person commits theft of services when by deception and with the intent to avoid payment he knowingly obtains services, accommodations, entertainment, or the use of personal property which are available only for compensation.” Code Ann. § 26-1807 (Ga. L. 1968, pp. 1249, 1293). The essential ingredient of the offense is the intention to avoid payment.

The state’s evidence showed the defendant…