Tate v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction of criminal attempt to commit an armed robbery. Held:

1. Connie Downer, an employee of Majik Market in Powder Springs, Georgia was confronted by a gunman wearing a ski mask demanding money. When a customer entered to pay for gas, she accepted his money and turned back to the gunman. He removed his mask, said "Never mind, I’m sorry,” and left. Two police cars had just arrived outside and one officer thought he had seen the person with a pistol and directed him to stop, The person entered a car which departed at a high rate of speed.…