Adams v. State

Miller, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Christopher Adams was convicted of one count of armed robbery (OCGA § 16-8-41 (a)). Adams appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial, contending that: (1) the trial court erred by not allowing defense counsel to cross-examine one of the victims about a previous bad act, which denied the defendant the opportunity to impeach the witness; (2) the trial court imposed a vindictive sentence after exercising his right to jury trial; (3) his trial counsel was ineffective; and (4) the verdict is contrary to law and the principles of justice and equity.…