Edwards v. State

William Gernard Edwards was indicted for robbery in the first degree, in violation of § 13A-8-41, Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found him "guilty as charged in the indictment." The trial judge sentenced him to 60 years' imprisonment in the state penitentiary. He appeals.

During the late evening of November 9, 1988, Susan Cumby was working at the Junior Food Store on Marvyn Parkway in Opelika, Alabama. At approximately 11:30 p.m. the appellant came into the store and told Cumby that his car had broken down and asked for a "case quarter" in return for his change. Cumby got a 25-cent piece from…