WELCH v. STATE

30241.

235 Ga. 243 (1975)

219 S.E.2d 151

WELCH v. THE STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Decided September 23, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wynn Pelham, for appellant.

Bryant Huff, District Attorney, Dawson Jackson, Assistant District Attorney, Arthur K. Bolton, Attorney General, John W. Dunsmore, Jr., Assistant Attorney General, for appellee.


HALL, Justice.

On the evening of December 9, 1974, the Bay Service Station on Highway 23 in Gwinnett County was being operated by George West, manager, when West was approached by a stranger giving the name Joe Downs, who engaged West in a series of acts and conversations. Shortly after Downs' apparent departure, West noticed a man standing by a gas pump with a shotgun, wearing a ski mask and overcoat. This man threatened West and forced him to empty his pockets,...

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