Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered.
The trial court, over objection, refused to reject as inconsistent the jury verdict finding defendant guilty of robbery in the first degree and grand larceny in the third degree but not guilty of possession of a weapon, dangerous instrument and appliance, as a felony. The verdict was indeed inconsistent. Robbery in the first degree requires, for the purposes of this case, a forcible stealing of property during...
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