Redd v. State

Judge Harold R. Banke.

Ronnie Lamont Redd was convicted of armed robbery (OCGA § 16-8-41) and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The State’s chief witness, a convenience store cashier, identified Redd as the man who entered his establishment, pointed a gun at him, and demanded the “tens and twenties” from the cash register. The trial court denied Redd’s motion for new trial, and he appeals. Held:

1. Redd claims the trial court erred by denying his motion for a continuance to secure an alibi witness who did not appear for trial. His attorney stated he delivered to the sheriff’s office three…