Hall v. State

CHRISTIE, Justice:

In this case we must redefine the rebut-table presumption arising from the possession of recently stolen goods. We also decide that prior convictions must be separate prior convictions to justify the imposition of life imprisonment without parole under the provisions of the habitual offender’s act.

The defendant, Graylin Hall, was indicted for burglary in the second degree and theft. It was alleged that Hall entered a dwelling and stole a bed sheet, two pillow cases, and a large quantity of coins.

At trial in Superior Court, the victim testified that his house had been entered…