People v. Walker

Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of felony theft. Defendant was property manager for condo association and had tenants make money orders and checks for rent, totaling more than $80,000, payable to Defendant. Evidence clearly showed that Defendant had no legal authority to receive and retain control of proceeds from rental of condo units. The only other proof required of State was that someone else had a greater interest in the property than Defendant. Evidence showed that condo associations, which were named victims of Defendant's theft, had at least a contingent interest in proceeds. (HUDSON and BIRKETT, concurring.)