Legal Opinion
Lester v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided March 30, 2011No. A10A1665PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MILLER, Presiding Judge.
Following a joint trial with his co-defendant, Shawn Gordon, a jury convicted Damien Lester of kidnapping (OCGA § 16-5-40 (a)), hijacking a motor vehicle (OCGA § 16-5-44.1 (b)), armed robbery (OCGA § 16-8-41 (a)), possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony (OCGA § 16-11-106 (b) (1)), carrying a concealed weapon (OCGA § 16-11-126 (b)), and possession of a weapon on school property (OCGA § 16-11-127.1 (b) (1)). Lester appeals, contending that (i) the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions and (ii) the trial court failed to exercise its…
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