People v. Smith

Opinion

FRIEDMAN,, Acting P. J.

After two mistrials a jury found defendant guilty of second degree robbery. He appeals from the judgment.

On a downtown street in Stockton Mrs. Alice Neil was the victim of a daylight purse-snatching. While the robber was yanking at her purse, Mrs. Neil looked directly into his face. The person was a male Negro wearing a dark jacket and corduroy cap. In court Mrs. Neil identified defendant as her assailant. After the attack Mrs. Neil shouted and chased the robber down the street but lost him. She called the police. Officer Marnoch responded and talked to Mr. Elton…