Davis v. State

Judge Harold R. Banke.

Stacey Lamar Davis appeals his convictions of armed robbery (two counts), kidnapping, burglary, and possession of a firearm during the commission of the unlawful entry into a building. He contends the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict and that the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury not to read any newspaper articles relating to the case prior to allowing the jury to disperse pending the beginning of trial. Held:

1. Davis contends the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions because he was coerced into committing these offenses. On…