State v. Hollen

OPINION

ORME, J.

¶ 1 Appellant Philip E. Hollen, one of the Million Dollar Saloon “clown bandits,” challenges his conviction for aggravated robbery, a first degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-302 (1995). 1 We reject his contention that the evidence was insufficient to sustain the “taking” element of a robbery offense and affirm his conviction.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 On appeal from a jury verdict, we recite the facts and draw inferences in the light most favorable to the verdict. See State v. Brandley, 972 P.2d 78, 79 (Utah Ct.App.1998); State v. Gibson, 908 P.2d 352, 354 (Utah…