Leaver v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Stephanie Leaver appeals her judgment of conviction of armed robbery (OCGA § 16-8-41) of Ms. Stark and aggravated assault with intent to rob (OCGA § 16-5-21 (a) (1)) of Ms. Johnson. Held:

1. Appellant asserts the trial court erred in denying her motion for directed verdict as to the armed robbery charge on the grounds of insufficient evidence. Appellant, citing, inter alia, Fitz v. State, 201 Ga. App. 83 (410 SE2d 186) and Muckle v. State, 165 Ga. App. 873 (303 SE2d 54), argues that the circumstantial evidence is insufficient to prove the essential element of…