State v. Harris

HENRIOD, Justice:

Appeal from a conviction for fraudulently using a credit card. 1 Reversed.

The accused knowingly was particeps to a 1970 purchase by his lady companion,— of a suit that not only happened to fit him but also his purpose. The haberdasher was the only one who testified as to the value of the vestment, — $70 wholesale, $140 retail. The penalty was fixed and such penalty was less for the offense if the value of the property was less that $100, and greater if it was in excess thereof.

Defendant asked that the jury be instructed of the difference, which was denied, to which exception…