People v. Alexander

Defendant, Lorenzo Arno Alexander, appeals the trial court’s orders denying three motions for relief from three criminal convictions and sentences. We affirm.

I. Facts and Proceedings

Defendant’s convictions and sentences arose from his robbery of a dry cleaner, a leather store, and an ice cream store during a two-month period in 1995.

A. Dry Cleaner Robbery

On April 1, 1995, defendant and a woman entered a dry cleaning store. After inquiring about the cost of cleaning a coat, defendant ordered the store clerk to give him all the money in the cash register. After taking the money, defendant…