Wafford v. State

Adams, Judge.

Kenny Bernard Wafford appeals the judgment of conviction entered against him for armed robbery, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony, and giving a false name. Wafford claims that the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial because he received ineffective assistance of trial counsel. We disagree and affirm.

Following his arrest, the trial court ordered that Watford’s mental state be evaluated by the Forensic Division of the Georgia Regional Hospital. Wafford was initially evaluated by forensic psychologist Dr. Theresa Sapp, who concluded…