State v. Johnston

George Zimmerman and Barbara Johnston appeal their convictions for assaulting a Mervyn’s employee who tried unsuccessfully to apprehend Mr. Zimmerman for shoplifting. Ms. Johnston, who drove the getaway car, challenges the sufficiency of the evidence, contends she was prejudiced because the information did not specify whether she was being charged as a principal or an accomplice, and contends the court should have instructed the jury she had a right to reasonably resist unlawful arrest. Mr. Zimmerman’s attorney filed an Anders 1 brief and moved to withdraw. We grant the motion and affirm both…