People v. Nichols

Defendant after jury trial was convicted on two counts, (I) attempted robbery in the first degree and (II) assault with a deadly weapon. The jury also returned special verdicts that defendant was armed with a deadly weapon when he committed these offenses. The court denied defendant’s application for probation and sentenced him under count I, attempted robbery in the first degree.

On September 22, 1966, Norma Cavalli was working with her husband Mario Cavalli in the family liquor store. At about 9 :20 p.m. defendant entered the store and offered to purchase a pack of cigarettes. Mrs. Cavalli…