Cowell v. State

URBIGKIT, Justice.

On June 5, 1985, Steven J. Cowell was convicted by a jury of burglary (a felony) under § 6-3-301, W.S.1977, Cum.Supp. 1985, and unauthorized use of a vehicle (joyriding, a misdemeanor) under § 31-11-102, W.S.1977, Cum.Supp.1985. On appeal, he contends that insufficient evidence was presented to convict him of burglary. We hold to the contrary, and affirm the conviction. No appeal was taken from the joyriding conviction.

In addition to the sufficieney-of-the-evi-dence issue, appellant also questions whether the elements of burglary can be inferred from the mere possession of…