State v. Smith

Bobby Smith appeals from convictions at jury trial for robbery and kidnapping in the first degree while armed with a deadly weapon. Smith’s counsel on appeal did not represent him at trial.

A Greyhound bus was “hijacked” by two men who were armed. The passengers were robbed and the robbers held one passenger hostage until they fled. Several days later, Smith was identified attempting to pass traveler’s checks which had been stolen in the robbery. He was subsequently arrested and charged.

Smith first contends that the trial court abused its discretion in denying his motion for change of venue…