Man appeals 22-50 year sentence, gets 3 years off sentence

A man who robbed a local McDonald's restaurant and was later convicted, appealed his sentence and was successful in shaving 3 years off his 22-50 year sentence.

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According to court records, the pair entered the restaurant with guns drawn and ordered all but one employee to stay on the ground. The robbers gathered up about $3,200 in cash and numerous booklets of gift certificates. Within a week, Woods was arrested. Police say he was holding white gloves, like those used in the robbery, and about $1,400 in cash – mostly $1 and $5 bills. At Woods’ apartment, a search turns up McDonald’s gift certificates, police said.