LaRoche v. State

Bell, Chief Judge.

Defendant was convicted of theft by receiving stolen property in violation of Code § 26-1806. On appeal, he contends that the evidence is insufficient to authorize his conviction and that it was error to deny his motion for directed verdict of acquittal.

Submitted October 7, 1976 Decided October 26, 1976

The indictment charged that defendant disposed of 3 electric typewriters, a calculator and a motor for a boat knowing that this property was stolen. The state proved by its evidence these items of personalty had been stolen by someone and that defendant had possession of them.…