Collier v. State

Grice, Chief Justice.

Alex Collier appeals from his conviction in the Superior Court of Richmond County for the offenses of armed robbery, aggravated assault with a pistol and aggravated assault with intent to commit rape, and the sentences imposed of 20, 5 and 5 years, to be served concurrently. He also appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, as amended.

The victim of the armed robbery and assaults was working in a Majik Market in Richmond County on Labor Day, 1972. A man, whom she identified as the appellant, came into the store and inquired if she could sell beer on Labor Day.…