People v. Ricks

Defendant was charged with two counts of robbery. He admitted commission of the offenses charged but entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Also he was charged with and admitted a prior conviction for burglary.

Defendant robbed a store, operated by a Mr. Feldman, and also one of its customers. The robbery took place at approximately 7 p. m. Donald, a son of the proprietor, first noticed defendant at the drug counter while he was waiting on a customer. Defendant was standing there with his hands behind him, holding himself against the case and appeared to be “wobbling.” After a…