State v. Rodriguez

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

Robert D. Rodriguez (Defendant) appeals from the sentence and judgment entered following a bench trial convicting him of robbery in the first degree. Defén-dant asserts there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction and the trial court abused its discretion in allowing certain testimony. We affirm.

Background

The State, charged Defendant with robbery in the first degree (Count I) and armed criminal action (Count II). Defendant waived his right to a jury trial in exchange for the State dismissing Count II. The evidence at trial, viewed in a…