State v. Murchinson

MORRIS, Chief Judge.

Defendant asserts prejudicial error in the admission of testimony, over objection, which he urges was inadmissible hearsay and which, upon admission, violated defendant’s right to confront his accusers. He contends that this testimony was the only evidence on a crucial element of the offense of unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. The statute defining the offense of unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle provides as follows:

“§ 20-106. Receiving or transferring stolen vehicles.— Any person who, with intent to procure or pass title to a vehicle which he knows or has…