STATE V. MOTTA
659 P.2d 745 (1983)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Motta (D) sought review of a decision, which convicted him of first
degree robbery by threat of force in violation of Haw. Rev. Stat. 708-840(1)(b)(ii) (1976).
FACTS: Wendy was a cashier at a Coffee house and was robbed at gun point by Motta (D).
Wendy complied and gave D $300 in cash. Wendy gave a description of the robber to police who
arrived on the scene on April 29. On May 6, Wendy met with a sketch artist from the police
department and he drew a composite sketch of the robbery suspect. On June 3, Wendy picked
D's photo from a photographic array of about 25-30 pictures. On June 9, Wendy confirmed her
IDs of D and pointed out D as the person who robbed her. At trial, D claimed an alibi
defense and called witnesses to describe his physical appearance that night and to
corroborate his alibi. D was found guilty and appealed: the composite sketch was admitted at
trial.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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