Barnes v. State

I am keenly aware of the importance accorded a verdict returned by a jury, as well as the standard to be applied on appellate review. However, it is also the role of this court to review the sufficiency of the evidence when it is called to question on appeal. In performing this function, I reach a different result as to both counts upon which appellants were convicted. Therefore, I dissent to the majority opinion affirming these convictions.

Based upon the following facts, I believe the evidence was insufficient as a matter of law under the equal access doctrine. The *628Barneses operate a used…