People v. Morgan

Opinion

BROWN (G. A.), P. J.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of robbery in the first degree (Pen. Code, § 211). The jury also found that he used a firearm during the commission of the offense within the meaning of Penal Code section 12022.5. 1

The court sentenced appellant to prison for the term prescribed by law. 2

This case arises out of the armed robbery of a liquor store by appellant and his companion during a time when there were eight other customers in the store. The evidence shows that appellant pointed a handgun at the owner during the transfer of the money and while the robbers were…