State v. Peden

OPINION

LOPEZ, Judge.

Defendant was charged with residential burglary pursuant to § 40A-16-3, N.M.S. A.1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 6). The state introduced undisputed evidence that defendant had entered a dwelling without authorization and aided in removing a television set therefrom. Throughout the trial defendant contended that he had no idea the television and other items removed were stolen. He merely thought he was helping a former employer, one Rita Blea, remove items belonging to her.

From an adverse judgment and sentence, defendant asserts the following contentions for reversal: (1) there was…