Nelson v. Commonwealth

Opinion

KEENAN, J.

Wayne W. Nelson was convicted in a bench trial of grand larceny. On appeal, he argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction. We agree and reverse the decision of the trial court.

At trial, the evidence showed that a 1987 Chevrolet truck was stolen in Fairfax City on the night of July 19, 1987. One week later, the truck was found in Prince William County, unoccupied, with its engine running. The truck was located in the parking lot of an old, abandoned motel. A vent window had been broken out and the vehicle appeared to have been “stripped.” Also, a…