Commonwealth v. Farrell

PRICE, Judge:

Appellant was convicted in a non-jury trial of robbery,1 impersonating a public servant,2 criminal conspiracy,3 and simple assault.4 The events giving rise to this appeal occurred on December 28, 1975, and are as follows.

On that date the victim, Thaddeus Kirkland, was stopped on the corner of 21st and Redner Streets in Philadelphia by appellant and his accomplice. They falsely identified themselves as police officers and ordered Mr. Kirkland to face *45against an adjoining building. Appellant’s accomplice frisked the victim, removed $35.00 from his pocket and handed the money to…