Ellis v. State

OPINION

JACK SMITH, Justice.

The appellant seeks reversal from a jury conviction for two counts of aggravated robbery wherein his punishment was assessed at two concurrent terms of life imprisonment.

The evidence adduced at trial reveals that the appellant and another robbed two Jones’ Apothecary Stores. The first robbery occurred on March 26, 1981, and the second on April 22, 1981. In each instance cash and drugs were taken.

Four employees of Jones Apothecary testified concerning the appellant’s participation in the first robbery. The appellant presented two alibi witnesses who testified that…