Stephens v. State

BROWN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction of accessory after the fact to the commission of a burglary, in violation of § 6-5-202, W.S.1977 (June 1983 Replacement). The issues raised by appellant are whether or not there was sufficient evidence of the element of “rendering assistance” and of the element of “intent” to sustain the conviction. We hold that there was not sufficient evidence of either element, and reverse the conviction.

On December 1, 1985, appellant was at his ex-wife’s residence with Harry Van Bu-rén. Appellant agreed to let Van Burén stay with him that evening…