State v. White

Lewis, J.:

A jury convicted defendant of the crimes of burglary and attempted theft. As a consequence, he was sentenced to a term of 34 months in prison and 12 months’ post-release supervision. On appeal, he attacks both his convictions and his sentence.

Defendant denies having burglarized the house in question. He testified he was elsewhere when the crime was committed. The evidence to the contrary, however, was strong and compelling.

Larry Adams was an eyewitness to the crime. The dwelling burglarized by defendant was the home of Adams’ mother. On the evening of the burglary, Adams was at his…