Taylor v. State

Dwayne Taylor, Sterling Carter and Henry Carter were found guilty of robbery. In their appeal to this Court, they contend that the convictions are not supported by sufficient evidence. Additionally, Henry Carter argues that reversible error was committed when the trial was resumed on its second day in his absence.

We affirm.

I

Sufficiency of the Evidence

The evidence shows that on April 19,1977, Dwayne Taylor, Sterling Carter and Henry Carter decided to commit a robbery. Henry Carter entered a tavern, for the purpose of “casing” it, and began conversing with one of the bartenders. Henry then left…