Jones v. Commonwealth

BENTON, Judge.

Melvin Lee Jones was tried by a judge and convicted of robbery. He contends the evidence was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he obtained the property by violence or intimidation. We affirm the conviction.

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