State v. Valentine

SEILER, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction by jury of robbery in the first degree by means of a dangerous and deadly weapon. This case was transferred to the Court after opinion by the Court of Appeals, Eastern District, upon appellant’s motion because of the general interest and importance of the questions presented under Rule 83.03. We will treat this case as though here on original appeal. Mo.Const. art. V. § 10.

The alleged robbery occurred on February 27,1976, at approximately 8:00 p. m. at a' drive-in restaurant in St. Louis in the 4300 block on Dr. King Drive. The assistant…