Schuster v. State

The appellant was informed against, charged with buying, receiving or aiding in the concealment of stolen property, to wit: a credit card.1 The defendant waived jury trial, and was tried before the court. At the close of the state’s case the defendant moved for a directed verdict and judgment of acquittal. The motion was denied, following which the defendant produced evidence in his behalf including his testimony. After the defense rested the state produced a rebuttal witness. At the close of the case the defendant renewed his motion for acquittal, which was denied. Thereupon the trial court…