State v. Stephen

DONIELSON, Chief Judge.

The defendant, Daniel Stephen, appeals his conviction for second-degree theft in violation of Iowa Code sections 714.1(4) and 714.2(2). He argues there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction. We affirm.

On May 19, 1992, several commercial lawn mower were stolen from a business which sold commercial turf equipment. In April 1993, the police were informed the defendant had contacted the owner of a landscaping business in an attempt to sell a mower. In subsequent phone conversations and meetings with an undercover deputy, the defendant discussed the possible…