Gibson v. State

John Mauzy Pittman, Judge.

John F. Gibson, III, appeals from his convictions at a non-jury trial of burglary and theft of property. He contends that insufficient evidence was presented to corroborate the testimony of an admitted accomplice. We agree and reverse and dismiss.

Appellant and Shane Smith were charged with having burglarized the Monticello Country Club and stolen various items. Smith entered a negotiated guilty plea and agreed to testify against appellant. At trial, the State presented evidence establishing that the Monticello Country Club was burglarized on September 8, 1990, and…