Roberts v. State

Smith, Judge.

William Michael Roberts appeals his conviction for theft by taking. Appellant cites as error the trial court’s reopening the evidence after the jury had begun deliberations upon a verdict. We reverse.

Appellant was charged with taking money from his employer. It was further alleged that appellant had spent large sums of money in the company of one Brenda Cattell, at trial a witness for the state. After having deliberated for approximately one hour, the jury, in order to “satisfy the minds” of some of the jurors, requested to see two items (a lease and a sales receipt) which had…