Grant v. State

Banke, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Clarence Grant a/k/a Webb, was indicted for the theft of a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro automobile alleged to be property of J & H Motors, and also for concealing the identity of the vehicle. He was found guilty on both counts, but the trial court subsequently granted his motion for new trial with respect to the offense of concealing the identity of a motor vehicle. He appeals the denial of his motion for new trial with respect to the theft conviction.

Mr. Stan Eddy testified that in December of 1984, while employed as a mechanic for J & H Motors, he accompanied…