State v. Ferguson

Gregory, Chief Justice:

Appellant was convicted of robbery and sentenced to seven years. We affirm.

The victim, Willie Callahan, testified on the night of October 17, 1986, he stopped at a local bar and grill to cash a loan proceeds check for $1136. During this transaction, Diane Sims approached Callahan to ask for a ride home for herself and “Butch Ferguson” (appellant). After some hesitation, Callahan agreed to give the couple a ride. Diane Sims gave directions. When they entered a dead end street and Callahan slowed his truck to turn around, appellant jumped out of the passenger side door,…