State v. Helmick

LOCKWOOD, Justice:

Steven Gerard Helmick was found guilty by a jury of assault with a deadly weapon and first-degree burglary. He appeals from the judgment and sentence thereon.

On July 25, 1973, appellant had been drinking at the Ramada Inn East Cocktail Lounge. He left the bar indicating he would return. A short time later, he entered the bar and immediately held a knife to the throat of Della Tissaw and told the others present to lock the door. Barbara Riker attempted to lock the door but was unable to do so. Jackie Sullivan, the owner and manager of the premises, went to the door ostensibly…