Mazza v. State

The defendant appeals his conviction and life sentence for armed robbery. The single issue raised concerns the trial court’s denial of the defendant’s motion to suppress. We find no error and affirm.

The crime occurred at a CVS Pharmacy. When the defendant handed the merchandise to the store clerk at the check-out counter, he included a note that instructed the clerk to put all of the money from the register in a bag. At the same time, the defendant opened his shirt and showed the clerk a gun on his waistband. The clerk complied. The defendant placed the note in his pocket, took the money and…