People v. Kostal

Appellant Kostal was accused of robbery while armed with a deadly weapon by indictment which alleged that he had previously been convicted of robbery and had served time therefor. He pleaded guilty to th'e former conviction and, in a jury trial, was found guilty of armed robbery. He appeals from the judgment and an order denying his motion for a new trial.

Defendant was represented by counsel at the trial, but represents himself on the appeal. His principal contention is that he was not sufficiently identified as one of the two men who committed the robbery. His other points relate to matters…