State v. Moses

CALABRIA, Judge.

Decarlos Monte Moses (“defendant”) appeals from judgments entered upon jury verdicts finding him guilty of robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, assault by pointing a gun and possession of stolen goods. We find no error at trial, but vacate defendant’s judgment for possession of stolen goods.

I. Background

Shortly after midnight on 2 July 2008, Kimberly Delores (“Ms. Delores”) and Victor Manuel (“Manuel”) (collectively “the victims”) had just completed their shifts at a Hardee’s restaurant in Durham, North Carolina. While the victims were in the Hardee’s…