Cosey v. State

RITA W. GRUBER, Judge.

hTeleatha Cosey was charged with robbery and theft of property for acts committed against Caitlin Dempsey, who had given a ride to Cosey and another person. Cosey waived her right to a jury trial, was tried before the bench, and was convicted of the robbery charge and a reduced charge of Class D felony theft. She received concurrent terms of seventy-two months’ probation and was ordered to pay a fíne, fees, and restitution.

On appeal, Cosey does not challenge her conviction of robbery. She concedes that she attempted to take Dempsey’s cell phone and employed physical…