Grove v. State

MILLER, Judge.

Charles ("Buddy") Grove appeals after a jury found him guilty of theft (a class D felony, Ind.Code 85-48-4-2(a)). He was accused of stealing porch furniture and delivering it to an auction house where it was later sold along with other of his furniture. Thereafter, he cashed a check received from the auction house. On appeal, he raises five issues, claiming the trial court erred:

*11241. in permitting Joe Mahfouz, owner of the auction house, to testify regarding telephone calls which he received from "Buddy Groves";

2. in not instructing the jury as to the limited purpose for which…