Core v. State

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant Jay Core was engaged in a business he described as “architectural antiques” or “the glorified junk business.” He contends that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction of the offense of theft by receiving, as defined by Ark. Stat. Ann. § 41-2206 (Repl. 1977), and that the court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict. He was tried by the court, sitting without a jury. He argues that the state failed to produce evidence to show that he knowingly received the goods in question or that he knew, or had good reason to believe, that the…