Carroll v. State

Banke, Presiding Judge.

Carroll appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial following his conviction of burglary.

The victim, Elbert Sweeten, operated a used car business out of a mobile home which also served as his living quarters. For a short time prior to the burglary, the appellant had been employed by Sweeten as a mechanic. During that period, the appellant had resided, with Sweeten’s permission, in a van which was parked inside a garage located on the premises. Since there were no bathroom facilities in the van, Sweeten had permitted the appellant access to the bathroom in his…