State v. Jennings

Alva O. Jennings appeals his conviction of five counts of second degree possession of stolen property. The issues presented are whether the court erred in: (1) admitting evidence of other crimes committed by several of the State's witnesses; (2) denying Mr. Jennings' request for continuance due to the absence of a potential defense witness; and (3) refusing to give a proposed jury instruction regarding accomplices. We affirm.

On January 7, 1982, Mr. Jennings was charged with several counts of second degree possession of stolen property. A 19-inch TV and five firearms were seized from his home.…