Shelton v. State

Appellant was charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, and grand larceny. He was convicted as charged on all three counts. The evidence was sufficient to support his convictions on the first two counts. However, the evidence adduced as to the value of the property taken under the larceny count was insufficient to prove grand larceny.

The evidence on this point showed that a tool box, certain office equipment, and two cases of blasting material were taken. The sole evidence adduced as to value related only to the value of the blasting material, which totalled $28.80. The jury was…