State v. Couch

Reed, A.C.J.

Ricky Allen Couch appeals his conviction of second degree burglary. Couch presents only two issues: (1) whether it was constitutional error to fail to instruct the jury respecting the elements of second degree burglary without specifying and defining the crime which Couch intended to commit within the building; and (2) whether the evidence was sufficient to support the verdict of guilt. We affirm.

Vern and Cheryl McKay owned the Brooklyn Tavern in Brooklyn, Pacific County. They lived 5 miles from the tavern. Ross Millard, the former owner, lived next door. The tavern was on a main…