Jones v. State

Birdsong, Judge.

Attempt to commit armed robbery. At a bench trial, the evidence showed that appellant, Jones, entered a lounge at a late hour carrying a sawed-off shotgun concealed beneath his coat. Thereafter, Jones pointed the weapon at a security guard, who shot him. Jones fled. From an adverse verdict, Jones appeals on the general grounds, contending that the evidence failed to show an intent to commit armed robbery. Held:

"A person will not be presumed to act with criminal intention, but the trier of facts may find such intention upon consideration of the words, conduct, demeanor, motive,…