Jones v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Bobby Lee Jones appeals his conviction for armed robbery.

The victim’s car overheated and she drove to a gasoline station which was not a full-service facility. Appellant approached and offered to help and persuaded her to drive around to a faucet so he could put water in the car. The victim sat in the driver’s seat with her feet outside and her door open. Appellant got in the passenger seat and grabbed her right arm with his left hand and with his other hand pointed a knife at her. He said: “Just get in the car and drive.” The victim started screaming; appellant…