Melvin v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

A Lowndes County jury found Jerry Melvin guilty of armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. On appeal, Melvin challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. He also contends that the trial court erred in permitting the prosecutor to make prejudicial remarks in closing argument. Melvin’s contentions lack merit, and we affirm.

1. On appeal from a criminal conviction, the defendant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence, and we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict.1 So viewed, the evidence shows that, on December…