Thomas v. State

Adams, Judge.

Chris Thomas was convicted by a jury of kidnapping, armed robbery, four counts of aggravated assault and two counts of aggravated battery. He appeals following the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that the evidence was insufficient, that the trial court improperly charged the jury, that his custodial statement should not have been admitted, that certain of his convictions should have been merged for sentencing, and that he should not have been sentenced as a recidivist.

Construed to support the jury’s verdict, the evidence adduced at trial showed that Pastor Ralph E.…