State v. Hayes

DOUCET, Judge.

Defendant was convicted of first-degree robbery in violation of La.R.S. 14:64.1 and sentenced to 6½ years at hard labor. Defendant appeals his conviction.

On March 29, 1991, the defendant entered a Circle K Convenience Store located on Highway 1 North in Rapides Parish. After peering into the beer coolers, the defendant asked Mr. Watkins, the store clerk, if the price on the beer was correct. Mr. Watkins informed him that the stated price was correct. Defendant replied the price was too high and left the store. Shortly thereafter, he returned to the store with a companion and…