Lynd v. State

BLEIL, Justice.

David Lynd appeals from his conviction for the offense of attempted theft of over $20,000.00. Lynd questions the sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction and raises other issues. We find the evidence sufficient, resolve the other issues in favor of the State and affirm.

Lynd entered a fishing tournament at Lake of the Pines. The contest was the KYKX Big Bass Classic and the largest fish caught was to win a prize of $105,-000.00. During the tournament, Lynd produced a fish which weighed enough to win that prize. It was weighed and placed in a holding tank, and later…