Duncan v. State

George K. Cracraft, Chief Judge.

Robert Duncan appeals from his conviction of the crime of theft by receiving property valued in excess of $2,500.00, for which he was fined $10,000.00. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict; in allowing the introduction of expert testimony concerning the mathematical probabilities of two keys fitting the same car; and in permitting Ricky Bauer to testify as an expert. We find no error and affirm.

A motion for directed verdict is a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence. In addressing such challenges this…