Grice v. State

Pope, Judge.

Robert James Grice brings this appeal from his conviction of burglary. Held:

1. “A person commits the offense of burglary when, without authority and with the intent to commit a... theft therein, he enters or remains within the dwelling house of another... or any room or any part thereof.” OCGA § 16-7-1 (a) (formerly Code Ann. § 26-1601 (a)). The evidence of record showed that the defendant entered the basement of the victim’s house without authority. The basement door had been kicked in, but nothing had been taken. Defendant explained the circumstances surrounding his presence at…