State v. Henderson

Arlan Henderson appeals his conviction of two counts of first degree robbery.

On February 18, 1981, at about 2 a.m., a black male, later identified as defendant Henderson, entered a 7-Eleven store in Pasco and requested change. The store's employee, Michael Howard, opened the cash register and the defendant demanded "all the bills". Howard observed defendant's right hand was concealed in his right front pocket which had a bulge. Believing the defendant had a small caliber pistol, Howard handed over approximately $150, and the defendant fled the scene. No weapon was actually seen by Howard.…