Lewis v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Patricia Ann Lewis appeals her conviction of felony theft by shoplifting. She contends that the trial court erred in denying her motion for directed verdict, in admitting the State’s exhibits, and in failing to instruct the jury on the lesser included offense of misdemeanor theft by shoplifting. We disagree and affirm.

Employees of the Geoffrey Beene store at Tánger Outlet Mall testified that on March 1, 1998, Lewis, in the company of another woman, entered the store carrying a large Liz Claiborne shopping bag. A sales associate testified that moments later she saw Lewis take out…