Painter v. State

Ingram, Justice.

Jerry Walter Painter and Dennis "Hog” Dale were convicted by a jury verdict in the Superior Court of Franklin County of the offenses of armed robbery, motor vehicle theft and aggravated assault. Each defendant received consecutive 20, 7 and 10-year sentences. This direct appeal from the verdict and sentences was filed jointly by the defendants.

The evidence shows that on December 30, 1974, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Williams in Martin, Georgia, was approached by a man who asked Mr. Williams for permission to use the telephone. When he got close to Mr. Williams, he pulled out…