Commonwealth v. Novasak

CERCONE, Judge:

This is a direct appeal from the judgment of sentence entered after a jury convicted appellant, Edward Novasak, of two counts of robbery, 1 one count of impersonating a public servant, 2 and one count of possessing an instrument of crime. 3 For the reasons appearing below, we affirm.

The events underlying the instant appeal occurred on February 21, 1989 at approximately 2:00 p.m. when appellant entered the Philadelphia residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Aukett. The Auketts were both at home, as was their six year-old daughter and their infant granddaughter. Mrs. Aukett’s…