People v. Bennett

Defendant was found guilty of robbery in the first degree. He now appeals from the judgment of conviction and from the order denying his motion for a new trial. It is the conclusion of this court that none of his contentions are meritorious.

The victim of the robbery, Jesse H. Mitchell, and his companion, Donald H. Carnegie, became acquainted with defendant at the bar of a gambling casino at Lake Tahoe. At their suggestion, defendant joined them for dinner, during which it was agreed that he would also join them on an excursion to Squaw Valley the following day. It was also suggested that…