People v. Eggers

Defendant, William Allen Eggers, was convicted by a jury of aggravated robbery and conspiracy. The jury also found, pursuant to the violent offender statute, section 16-11-309, C.R.S. 1973 (1976 Supp.), that the offense was a crime of violence, thus precluding probation and foreclosing an indeterminate sentence. This finding was based upon the actions of defendant during the robbery of a restaurant in which he pointed a revolver at an employee and fired a round into the floor.

Defendant does not quarrel with the conviction for aggravated robbery. During his trial, he admitted his participation…