Durham v. State

Mikell, Judge.

J’Shawn Lemar Durham (“Durham”) and his brother, J’Quan Levar Durham (“J’Quan”), were jointly indicted for criminal attempt to commit burglary (Count 1). Durham also was charged with two counts of giving a false name to a law enforcement officer. J’Quan’s trial was severed, and Durham’s trial resulted in his conviction on all counts. He was sentenced to serve ten years on Count 1 and twelve months concurrent on Count 2. Count 3 was merged with Count 2. On appeal from the denial of his motion for new trial, Durham contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a…