People v. Williams

Defendant was duly convicted of the crime of robbery in the second degree. He appeals from the judg ment of conviction and the order denying Ms motion for a new trial.

On Jannary 28, 1933, an establishment known as a “ clnb ’ ’ was robbed by a man wearing a black mask made out of a piece of sock. Defendant had frequently visited the place prior to the robbery. Shortly after the commission of the offense he was found in a near-by apartment. He was positively identified by three witnesses to the robbery and the prosecution also introduced evidence of circumstances pointing to his guilt.…