Howze v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Appellant, Stanley Howze, and Carlton Lewis Jackson were indicted for armed robbery, OCGA § 16-8-41, and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, OCGA § 16-11-106. Jackson pled guilty and appellant was convicted of both offenses.

The evidence showed that appellant and Jackson robbed an Arby’s restaurant in DeKalb County. Jackson placed an order at the counter, and appellant stood back of him. Jackson brandished a gun and demanded money from the cash register. Appellant remained in the background and kept looking out of both doors. Jackson became agitated because…