P. v. Werdian CA2/7
The People charged Arman Werdian in an information with two counts of second degree robbery. The information specially alleged as to the second robbery count that Werdian had committed the offense while released on bail. Werdian pleaded not guilty and denied the special allegation.
According to the evidence presented at trial, on December 22, 2015, Werdian left a department store without paying for some merchandise. Outside the store, he was approached by Diana Osorio, a loss prevention officer. Werdian refused to return the merchandise, and he struggled with Osorio. Werdian struck Osorio twice in the chest, bruising her. With the help of a colleague, Osorio subdued Werdian. The police took Werdian into custody; the merchandise was recovered.
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