Peterson v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Peterson and McAllister were convicted in the Superior Court of Fulton County of armed robbery. They appeal on the general grounds and on the special ground that the trial court erred in its charge to the jury on intent, because the charge was burden-shifting. Additionally, Peterson contends the trial court erred by admitting evidence of his pretrial identification in a lineup because it was unduly suggestive.

1. Around 8:30 p. m., November 24,1979 Sherry Anderson was working as cashier at a self-service gas station in East Point, Georgia. Two men entered the store and robbed…