State v. Whittaker

Introduction *500Robert Whittaker appeals from the judgment of convictions of first-degree robbery and armed criminal action arising out of an incident in which Whittaker used a knife when confronted while stealing a lawn mower. Whittaker waived his right to a jury trial, and after a bench trial, the court found Whittaker guilty on both counts. Specifically, the court found the knife was used to overcome or prevent resistance to the taking or keeping of the lawn mower. The court sentenced Whittaker to concurrent terms of imprisonment totaling fifteen years. The judgment also found Whittaker a…