State v. Washington

MOISE, Justice.

George Washington was convicted of simple robbery, that while on the public street, a young woman’s pocketbook was snatched by him. For this offense he was tried, found guilty, and the sentence imposed by the court.

The crime with which defendant was charged occurred on July 6, 1950. He was arrested on July 10, 1950, and freed on bail July 14, 1950. He was arraigned on July 26, 1950, at which time he was represented by Waverly A. Henning, Esq. The case was first fixed for trial on October 11, 1950, and continued on defendant’s motion to Ocr tober 25, 1950; on October 25, 1950,…