Jones v. State

PAUL PRESSLER, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction of robbery.

On January 15, 1983, appellant ate lunch at a restaurant where the relevant events occurred. The cashier testified that he requested and received change and also that she directed him to the restroom outside the restaurant. She and other witnesses testified that appellant returned a few minutes later, walking hurriedly, went behind the counter, grabbed the cashier and tried to push her toward the kitchen. He held one hand under his shirt and stated that he had a gun, was robbing the restaurant and for the customers to get…