People v. Leyvas

By information, defendants were jointly charged with the crime of robbery, to wit: that on or about May 23, 1945, they forcibly took from the person and immediate presence of Arthur Sage ‘ ‘ assorted gas ration stamps authorizing 4066 gallons of gasoline, of the approximate value of $800.00. ’ ’ At the conclusion of a jury-waived trial, defendants were found guilty, as charged, and the court found the crime to be robbery of the first degree. Defendant Leyvas has perfected this appeal from the judgment of conviction and from an order denying his motion for a new trial.

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