State v. Jackson

Stopped at a traffic light during an evening shift, taxi driver Murul Chowdhury was accosted by an uninvited passenger, defendant Norman Jackson. Defendant entered Chowdhury’s taxi through the front passenger door, requested a ride, pointed a gun at the driver, and demanded the driver’s money. Chowdhury complied, handing over cash and his wallet. Following defendant’s orders, Chowdhury drove approximately eight-tenths of a mile with defendant threatening him with a gun. Defendant departed the vehicle without injuring the driver.

Defendant was swiftly arrested. No weapon was found on defendant…