People v. Cole

Appellant was convicted by a jury of the crime of robbery of the second degree. Probation was denied him and he was sentenced. He presents this appeal through court-appointed counsel.

On October 24, 1958, a man carrying what appeared to be a pistol entered the United States Market in San Jose. Five persons including the store manager, Mayfield, were present. The man had adhesive tape on his face but no other mask or glasses. He made the five present lie on the floor. After striking and kicking Mayfield he forced him to rise and open the safe. In doing so Mayfield looked him directly in the…