Claritt v. State

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

A jury found Cedric Claritt guilty of two counts of armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, and one count of possessing a firearm during the commission of a crime. On appeal, Claritt contends that the trial court erred in: (1) admitting certain hearsay testimony; (2) charging the jury on parties to a crime; and (3) denying his motion for new trial based upon newly discovered evidence. He also asserts that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. As Claritt’s arguments lack merit, we affirm.

Viewed in a light favorable to the verdict, the evidence shows that…