State v. Freeman

OPINION

WALTERS, Judge.

Defendant was convicted of burglary in violation of § 30-16-3 B, N.M.S.A. 1978, and of larceny in excess of $100 contrary to § 30-16-1, N.M.S.A. 1978, both fourth degree felonies. He was sentenced to eighteen months in the penitentiary plus two years parole upon completion of his imprisonment. Contending § 31-18-15, N.M.S.A. 1978 (Supp.1979), only authorizes a period of parole not to exceed the actual time of imprisonment and, further, that there was insufficient evidence to establish the necessary elements of the crimes, defendant appeals the trial court’s convictions…