State v. Belcher

HAYS, Chief Justice.

Defendant, Belva Jean Belcher, was convicted of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. For these crimes she’ received consecutive sentences of not less than ten nor more than fifteen years and not less than five nor more than seven years, respectively. She appeals.

The evidence showed that she and a male companion entered an office of the Arizona Public Service Company, where he pointed a gun at the woman behind the counter and ordered her to open the cash drawer. When she did so, defendant came behind the counter and scooped up approximately $900. During the robbery,…