State v. Isaac

OPINION

MURRAY, Justice.

This is an appeal from the defendant’s conviction of robbery, in violation of G.L. 1956 (1981 Reenactment) § 11-39-1. This case was heard together with State v. Rodriguez, No. 83-285 C.A. due to the existence of a common and central issue. However, both cases also involve an additional, distinct question of law, and for this reason separate opinions will be issued.

The defendant, Leroy Isaac, was indicted for the robbery of Robert N. Beckett. He and a codefendant were arraigned on June 17, 1981, and both pleaded not guilty. The case was reached on the Superior Court…