State v. Albretsen

HOWE, Associate Chief Justice:

Defendant Douglas R. Albretsen appeals from convictions of aggravated burglary, a first degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-203 (1978), and theft, a second degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-404 (1978).

On May 11, 1987, Maureen Leavitt returned home from work at approximately 5:30 to 5:45 p.m. After entering her house, she walked down the hall leading from the family room to the kitchen. As she approached the end of the hallway, a man with a club raised in his hand suddenly stepped in front of her; he was approximately two feet…