Johnson v. State

Octavius Johnson appeals his conviction for robbery, contending the trial court erred in excluding one Dexter Curry from testifying on appellant’s behalf without first conducting an adequate hearing. Johnson also argues the trial court erred in denying a continuance to obtain Curry’s testimony. We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Deborah Watkins, a cashier at a Dollar General in Duval County, testified she was working the till on June 13, 2007, when a customer approached with a gallon of bleach. When she opened the register, someone grabbed her from behind and took her down to the…