Williams v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Christopher J. Williams appeals his conviction of armed robbery, contending that the court erred in allowing the testimony of a witness and in failing to charge the jury regarding the effect of a confession by a joint conspirator.

The evidence shows that Williams and Matt Griffin drove to a Piggly Wiggly store in the early morning hours of October 28, 1995. Griffin entered the store by himself and robbed a Piggly Wiggly employee at gunpoint. In a statement to police offered at trial, Williams stated that Griffin returned to the car and told Williams to drive. Williams stated…