Herrington v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Following a jury trial, Clifford Maurice Herrington appeals his convictions of two counts of armed robbery. Herrington contends that: (1) the bailiff had improper communication with the jury; (2) the trial court expressed an opinion about his guilt in front of the jury; (3) the trial court failed to charge on the law of confessions; and (4) he was improperly sentenced as a recidivist.

1. For the first time on appeal, Herrington contends that the bailiff had improper communication with the jury. Herrington bases his contention on a statement made by the bailiff…