People v. Martinez

Opinion

WIENER, J.

John Elias Martinez appeals the judgment entered following his conviction on two counts of robbery (Pen. Code, § 211)1 and *123a true finding of the armed allegation in reference to each count (§ 12022, subd. (a)).2 Relying upon section 1111,3 Martinez contends his motion for judgment of acquittal (§ 1118)4 should have been granted because there was insufficient evidence before the court at the time the motion was made to support the convictions and true findings. As we shall explain, we have concluded his argument is valid and we therefore reverse the judgment with directions to…