Cousins v. State

Algermon Grandville Cousins, appellant, was convicted of robbery by a jury in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Judge William B. Bowie presiding. A sentence of 8 years was imposed. On appeal Cousins contends that the judgment should be reversed because (1) a photographic identification was tainted; (2) the evidence as to his criminal agency was insufficient to support the conviction; and (3) the prosecutor improperly cross-examined the accused concerning a prior conviction.

At about 11:15 p.m. on January 24, 1970, a lone robber made off with approximately $140 from Arby’s Roast…