State v. Sanchez

OPINION

WOOD, Judge.

A jury convicted defendant of unarmed robbery. His appeal raises three issues; one is dispositive. That issue is whether defendant’s motion for a directed verdict should have been sustained.

Juan Marrujo was using a restroom in a bar. Defendant entered the restroom, took a wallet containing money from Mr. Mar-rujo’s pocket and backed out of the restroom. Defendant started running when the victim yelled.

No weapon was used. No blows were struck. No artifice was employed to obtain the wallet. Mr. Marrujo knew the defendant; however, no words were spoken.

Mr. Marrujo testified…