Jones v. State

George K. Cracraft, Judge.

Michael DeWayne Jones appeals from his conviction of theft by receiving, a class “C” felony, and of having been convicted of two prior felonies. Pursuant to the Habitual Criminal Act he was sentenced to ten years in the Department of Correction. On this appeal he contends that the testimony was insufficient to establish guilt of a class “C” felony upon which the enhanced sentence was based.

Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-2206 (5) (b) (i) (Repl. 1977) provides that theft by receiving is a class “C” felony if the value of the property received is less than $2500 but more than…