Legal Opinion

Nelson v. Commonwealth.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided January 28, 1930PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Floyd circuit court convicting appellant of robbery, and fixing his punishment at two years’ imprisonment.

A summary of the evidence is as follows: John Frazure testified that he was working on Middle creek, and while going down to the camp he met appellant on the road, and spoke to him. Appellant drew his pistol, and fired three shots under his feet. Appellant said, “Stick your hands up,” and he did so. Appellant kept holding the gun on him, and he asked appellant what he wanted. Appellant said, “I want your…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Fletcher v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1925
  2. Wilkey v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1898
  3. Keefe v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1917
  4. Stubblefield v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1923
  5. Warman v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1922

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3Cited by18 opinions

  1. Brown v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1955
  2. Woosley v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1956
  3. Bennett v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
  4. Gilley v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1939
  5. Rounds v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1940

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