State v. Cabbell

HARRIS, Justice.

Ivanetta Johnson Cabbell (defendant), with another person, Constance Jewett, was charged with shoplifting. Goods were taken from two stores. The two were «first seen in Younkers and then later in Penneys where they were arrested. Defendant had goods from both stores in her possession when arrested.

Two cases were filed against defendant. On December 17, 1975 defendant was charged with shoplifting under $20 (a misdemeanor) in violation of § 709.20, The Code. She was tried and convicted of this charge January 19, 1976 and fined the sum of $100.

Three days before trial of the…