Dixon v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Leonard Otis Dixon appeals his conviction of armed robbery and the denial of his motion for a new trial. Dixon was indicted for and convicted of armed robbery in violation of OCGA § 16-8-41. Following his conviction, the trial court initially sentenced Dixon to serve 20 years confinement without parole. Thereafter, the State moved to vacate this sentence contending that under our law a sentence of life without parole was required by OCGA § 17-10-7 (c). The trial court then granted the motion and sentenced Dixon to life without parole. On November 5, 2002, the trial court denied…