State v. Barber

OPINION

DWYER, Judge.

From their conviction of robbery with a deadly weapon and fifty year sentences, appellants appeal as of right presenting nine issues, one of which challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. It will therefore be narrated in the strongest legitimate light in favor of the State’s case. State v. Cabbage, 571 S.W.2d 832, 835 (Tenn.1978).

Around 11:30 p. m. on January 25, 1980, Martin Lawrence and his sister Robbie were watching television at their parents’ home in Franklin County when the appellant Barber forced open the kitchen door, placed a pistol on Martin and ordered…