Harrison v. State

David Newbern, Justice.

Graves Harrison, Jr., the appellant, was convicted of eight counts of theft. Harrison was the manager of the Hope Grain Drying Cooperative. Testimony presented to the jury showed that Harrison engaged with others in a scheme whereby he made out eight checks on the cooperative supported by false rice and soybean receipt entries. The checks were cashed by persons who received a percentage of the money, and Harrison received the remainder. The jury found him guilty on each count and recommended a sentence, which the court imposed, of ten years imprisonment and a fine of $…