People v. Bell

Roy Anthony Bell was accused by information in Count I of the crime of robbery, while armed with a deadly weapon, and in Count II of the crime of solicitation to commit robbery. In a jury trial he was represented by the public defender and was found guilty on both counts. The robbery was found to be of the first degree, probation was denied and sentence to state prison was imposed. He appeals in propria persona from the judgment.

Defendant applied for appointment of counsel on the appeal; we read the record, determined that the appeal was groundless, denied the application, notified defendant, allowed him time for filing a brief and none has been filed.

There was evidence of the following facts. On December 12, 1960, Randy Jean and Elbert Martin, employes of Caroline Lanes Bowling Alley, were starting to lock up the receipts from the bowling alley and cocktail lounge. As they were entering the office Jean noticed defendant and his accomplice coming down the hallway. Armed with pistols the two men entered the office, pushing Martin and ordering him to lie down on the floor. Jean was ordered to place three bank bags containing about $1,500 of register receipts on the floor and to…