Rogers v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

This appeal is taken from a conviction for the offense of robbery by assault. Punishment was assessed at fifteen years’ confinement.

Appellant alleges four grounds of error.

Testimony reveals that Jesse Hernandez was the owner of a combination liquor store and watch repair shop in Houston. The manager of the store was Luther Hicks. On December 8, 1970, a man entered the store while Hernandez was in the storeroom at the rear of the establishment. The man, identified as appellant, handed Hicks a five-dollar bill, and asked for a “a bottle” and some orange juice. When Hicks…