Jones v. State

I respectfully dissent. The television set alleged to have been stolen was a Zenith Chromacolor II color television in working condition at the time it was stolen from the room rented to appellant at the Sheraton Motor Inn in Fort Myers. As stated by the majority, the television set was introduced into evidence for the jury to see. Also as noted by the majority, Mr. McClung, in charge of the motel on the night the television was allegedly stolen, stated his opinion as to its value was, “It’s just my personal opinion to it being a TV.”

The majority cites Salvage & Surplus, Inc. v. Weintraub,…