State v. Kerekes

STEWART, Justice:

Defendant appeals from his conviction by a jury of eleven counts of theft by deception in violation of U.C.A. § 76-6-405. 1 We affirm.

There was sufficient evidence to justify the jury in believing the following: In 1976 defendant became involved with Rex Parsons and certain other persons in planning a scheme to sell vending machines. The price was to be paid in advance, but, except for some early deliveries to give the appearance of a legitimate business, the machines would not actually be delivered to investors. Such a scheme was established in Arizona, and subsequently a…