The PEOPLE v. Allen

Per Curiam :

Although this cause is a consolidation of defendant William Allen’s writ of error from a jury conviction for robbery, and his appeal from the dismissal of his post-conviction petition in regard thereto, he argues solely the appeal from the judgment of conviction. Since both are founded upon substantially the same claims of error and contentions, we believe justice will be served by considering the matter as argued.

It is uncontroverted that on August 12, 1956, at about 3 :oo A.M., defendant entered a tavern and after ordering a drink took $200 from the bartender at the point of a…