State v. Haskins

Steven Haskins appeals his jury conviction of three counts of first degree robbery. He contends he was denied his constitutional right to presence of counsel at his lineup. We affirm.

The city of Spokane was experiencing a series of pharmacy robberies. They were similar in the method of operation, the specific drugs demanded, the robber's use of a plastic sack to carry the drugs, the use of a shotgun, the clothes worn by the robber, and his physical description.

Mr. Haskins was arrested on February 10, 1981, for the January 13,1981, robbery of the Model Pharmacy. A lineup was scheduled at 3…