State v. Williams

CARTER, Justice.

Defendant, Willie Williams, appeals from his conviction of first-degree theft in violation of Iowa Code section 714.2(1) (2001). He contends that the district court erred in failing to grant his motion for judgment of acquittal and in failing to instruct the jury that theft by deception requires a specific intent to deceive. The court of appeals affirmed Williams’ conviction. After reviewing the record and considering the arguments presented, we affirm the decision of the court of appeals and the judgment of the district court.

The facts viewed most favorably toward the State…