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        "text": "Steele Hays, Justice.\nAppellant Willie Jones III was convicted and sentenced to 40 years for aggravated robbery and theft of property. On appeal he argues that the evidence does not support his conviction for aggravated robbery. He asks that the conviction be reduced to robbery and the judgment modified accordingly. See Fairchild v. State, 269 Ark. 273, 600 S.W.2d 16 (1980).\nAppellant\u2019s argument that there was insufficient proof that a deadly weapon was used to effect the robbery is wholly without merit.\nCharles Michael Downen testified that while he was removing change from coin operated car washing machines he received a \u201cpowerful blow\u201d from behind. He turned to see the appellant wielding a five foot iron pipe like a batter. Downen took a step toward the appellant, who swung toward his head and said \u201ccome on, come on.\u201d When Downen paused, appellant told his companion to grab the money bag, which was done. Appellant held Downen at bay a moment as the other man ran with the money, then threw the pipe at Downen. The pipe struck Downen\u2019s left hand, breaking his thumb and causing him to fall to the ground. The two were later arrested with a third individual whose car was used in the escape.\nAggravated robbery occurs when a robbery is committed by an individual armed with a deadly weapon. Ark. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 41-2102 (Repl. 1977). A deadly weapon is anything that in its manner of use is capable of causing death or serious physical injury. Ark. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 41-115(4)(b) (Repl. 1977). It can hardly be doubted that a five foot length of iron pipe is capable of causing death or serious injury. One well placed blow would suffice. A number of articles less lethal than iron pipe have been held to be deadly weapons: a flashlight (Jackson v. State, 214 Ark. 194, 215 S.W.2d 148 [1948], People v. Buford, 244 N.W. 351, 69 Mich. App. 27 [1976]), a walking cane (People v. Lee, 360 N.E.2d 1173, [111. Ct. App. 1973]), a stone, 2x3x9 inches (Acers v. United States, 164 U.S. 388 [1896]), an unloaded pistol used as a striking object (Else v. State, 555 P.2d 1210, [Alaska 1976]), a broomstick (People v. Buford, supra), boots (Thomas v. State, 229 S.E.2d 458 [Ga. 1976]), and even fists, depending on the manner of usage. (People v. Rumaner, 357 N.Y.S. 2735 [1974] and People v. Buford, supra), and see dissenting opinion of Justice Frank G. Smith in Wilson v. State, 162 Ark. 494, 258 S. W. 972 (1924) on the issue of whether ordinary shoes constitute a dangerous weapon.\nWe conclude that the testimony as to the object itself and the manner of usage by the appellant fully supported the verdict with respect to aggravated robbery.\nThe judgment is affirmed.",
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      "William R. Simpson, Jr., Public Defender, Thomas B. Devine, III, Deputy Public Defender, by: Donald K. Campbell, III, Deputy Public Defender, for appellant.",
      "Steve Clark, Att\u2019y Gen., by: Clint Miller, Asst. Att\u2019y Gen., for appellee."
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    "head_matter": "Willie JONES, III v. STATE of Arkansas\nCR 87-2\n729 S.W.2d 10\nSupreme Court of Arkansas\nOpinion delivered May 11, 1987\nWilliam R. Simpson, Jr., Public Defender, Thomas B. Devine, III, Deputy Public Defender, by: Donald K. Campbell, III, Deputy Public Defender, for appellant.\nSteve Clark, Att\u2019y Gen., by: Clint Miller, Asst. Att\u2019y Gen., for appellee."
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