People v. Tornello

A jury found appellant guilty of robbery in the first degree. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and from the order denying his motion for a new-trial. His sole contention is that the evidence is insufficient as a matter of law to sustain his conviction. He urges that “all the evidence points conclusively to the fact that appellant is the victim of mistaken identity.” This contention is without merit as a brief recital of the salient facts will show.

On March 20, 1960, Charles Kamenar was the manager in charge of a liquor store in Encino, California, known as “Edward V.” At…