Callaway v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Callaway was convicted of theft by conversion. She appeals on the general grounds and alleges error in the denial of her motion for a directed verdict of acquittal. She also alleges it was error to grant the state’s motion for a severance with respect to appellant’s co-indictee, Anne Sinyard.

Appellant was employed by Fort Valley State College and as a part of her duties directed a project for “early childhood development.” The project was funded by the federal government and grants for this purpose had been paid to the college. As director of the project appellant was…