Hubbard v. State

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of robbery by firearms. The jury assessed punishment at twenty-five years.

The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged.

The facts show that on January 28, 1970, Richard Crawford, assistant manager of Buddie’s Food Store on South Loop 12 in Dallas, was robbed by four men brandishing a shotgun and pistols. Appellant was identified in court as one of the four robbers by Crawford and W. J. Echols, the produce manager of the store.

Initially, appellant challenges this in-court identification. He argues that it was tainted…