Abraham v. State

Steele Hays, Justice.

Appellant was convicted of aggravated robbery and because of six previous felonies his sentence was enhanced to life imprisonment and a fine of $15,000.00. He argues on appeal that the trial court erred in refusing to grant defense motions for a mistrial because of remarks during the State’s closing argument. We find no abuse of discretion.

The State’s case rested largely on the testimony of two clerks who were working in a pharmacy where the robbery occurred. They said appellant and another man came into the store with pistols demanding money and drugs. The guns were…