People v. Robinson

Defendant was convicted by a jury of armed robbery * and appeals.

Defendant and Richard Nelson were customers riding in Francis W. Forsythe’s taxicab. Before these passengers arrived at their destination, Nelson, who was sitting in the right rear seat, ordered Forsythe to stop. Forsythe testified that after a discussion concerning the fare, the one on the right (Nelson) said, “Well, give it to us.” When Forsythe turned around Nelson had a gun raised. The other person said, “Just give us the loot.” Forsythe took his money from his shirt pocket and handed it to the party behind him. Forsythe…