Scott v. State

Barnes, Presiding Judge.

Derrick Scott was employed by a company that recycles metals, and after falsifying an invoice, he was charged with criminal attempt to commit theft by taking by a fiduciary, a felony. Following a jury trial, Scott was found guilty, and now appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial. On appeal, Scott contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict because there was insufficient evidence of a fiduciary relationship between Scott and his employer. Following our review, and finding the evidence insufficient to establish Scott's…