Goolsby v. State

Octavious Goolsby was convicted of robbery in the first degree. He was sentenced under the Habitual Felony Offender Act to 99 years' imprisonment in the state penitentiary.

On January 1, 1985, the appellant entered a small convenience store in Pike County called Woody's Kwik Stop. After purchasing some gum, the appellant told the owner of the store, Woodrow Messrick, "This is a hold-up, give me your money." Mr. Messrick later testified that the appellant "appeared to have a gun underneath his shirt." After Mr. Messrick had taken money from the cash register and placed it on the counter, he…