People v. Lescallett

Opinion

ELKINGTON, Acting P. J.

A jury found defendant Darrell Lescallett, Jr., guilty of robbery. He appeals from the judgment which was entered upon the jury’s verdict.

We affirm the judgment for reasons which follow.

The several appellate contentions are stated as they are phrased by Lescallett.

I

Contention: “The evidence of the ‘force or fear’ element of robbery is legally insufficient to support appellant’s conviction of that crime.”

The offense which was proved to the jury’s satisfaction may be described as a “purse-snatching.” The case had been given to the jury on the theory of grand theft…