Perkins v. State

Pope, Judge.

Defendant Kenneth Wayne Perkins appeals from his conviction on two counts of armed robbery and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Defendant does not deny that he, along with two other perpetrators, participated in the robbery but denies he was armed.

1. We reject defendant’s argument that he is entitled to a new trial because insufficient evidence was presented to convict him of possession of a firearm during the commission of the crime. Both victims testified that one of the other perpetrators claimed to have a gun and threatened to use it if…