State v. Simmons

MAUGHAN, Justice:

This is an appeal from a conviction of Theft, in violation of Utah Code Ann., Sections 76-6-404 and 76-6-412 (Supp.1977). Affirmed.

On February 11,1976, defendant obtained an automobile from V. J. Motors in Provo, Utah. His alleged purpose was to take the car for a “road test” prior to a possible purchase. Defendant drove the car to Lehi, Utah, about 18 miles distant, to show it to a friend, Richard Evans, and made various other trips in it. He did not return the car to V. J. Motors.

The owner of V. J. Motors, reported the car stolen the next day. About 10:00 p. m. the night of…