State v. Giles

ARNOLD, Judge.

In his first assignment of error, defendant contends that the trial court erred in entering judgment against him for second degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon because the evidence was insufficient. We do not agree.

Second degree murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice. G.S. 14-17. The essential elements of the offense of armed robbery are (1) the unlawful taking or attempted taking of personal property from another; (2) the possession, use or threatened use of firearms or other dangerous weapon, implement or means; and (3) danger or threat to…