Franklin v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Batjer, J.:

Charles Edward Franklin appeals his conviction by jury verdict of robbery with use of a deadly weapon, possession of a short-barreled shotgun, and carrying a concealed weapon. He argues that (1) the police did not have probable cause to stop him or to arrest him; (2) his confession was involuntary; and (3) the prosecutor erroneously argued that Franklin could be convicted as an aider and abettor of possession of a short-barreled shotgun. We affirm.

Between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on April 16, 1978, three men robbed the customers and bartender at a Las Vegas bar.…