Towner v. State

CARDINE, Justice.

Appellant Charles Towner was convicted of four counts of concealing stolen goods in violation of § 6-7-304, W.S.1977.1

We will reverse.

Appellant’s trial began on February 7, 1983. A motion to sequester the witnesses was granted. The State presented several witnesses who testified to various burglaries, the items which were taken, and the value of those items. Police officers testified concerning the search of the Towner residence and interview of appellant. There is no dispute that the stolen items were found in appellant’s living quarters in the basement of his parents’ home.

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