Scott v. State

Appellant was charged (a) with having stolen six watches of the aggregate value of $12, and (b) with receiving stolen property. He was found guilty of the latter offense and sentenced to serve ten years in the penitentiary. Contention is that the evidence was insufficient.

Six watches were stolen from J. J. Williamson’s drug store in North Little Rock. Four were found in the defendant’s possession. He had attempted to sell one to.Special Officer Campbell, who at trial was seriously ill and could not appear or be questioned. J. E. Charles and E. J. Therron of the North Little Rock Police Force…