State v. Phillips

MIRIAM G. WALTZER, Judge.

STATEMENT OF CASE

On 1 February 2001, the State charged the defendant by bill of information with simple burglary of a railroad car in violation of La. R.S. 14:62. Following a bench trial, the defendant was found guilty of “possession of property over $500”, in what appears to be a reference to La. R.S. 14:69(B)(1), illegal possession of stolen things when the value of the things is five hundred dollars or more. On 29 March 2001, the court denied a motion for new trial, a motion in arrest of judgment, a motion for post judgment verdict of acquittal, and a motion for…