People v. Thomas

By separate informations Cecil Thomas and Trilbey Dan Hopkins were accused of the crime of robbery. The cases were consolidated for trial because they related to the same occurrence. Both defendants were found to be guilty of robbery in the second degree in a trial by jury. Thomas has appealed from the judgment and from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

Because of the nature of the appellant’s claim of error hereinafter discussed, it is necessary to set forth at some length the testimony given at the trial. The offense occurred at a café on South Main street in Los Angeles. Ralph…