State v. Carlton

The defendant was convicted of concealing stolen property. His sole basis for appeal is that he not only concealed the property, he initially stole the same property. Therefore, he contends, being the original thief, he cannot be found guilty of concealing the same property.

The defendant and one other were indicted for re ceiving and concealing eight parking meters. The defendant Carlton was tried by the court sitting without a jury. The trial court found Carlton guilty of concealing stolen property.

The state’s evidence was that Carlton and three others unscrewed or unbolted eight parking…