Johnson v. State

Phipps, Judge.

A jury found Robert Johnson III guilty of burglary and theft by receiving stolen property. He appeals, arguing that the trial court erred by (1) denying his motions for directed verdict of acquittal, (2) denying his motion to sever offenses, (3) admitting similar transaction evidence, and (4) improperly instructing the jury regarding that evidence. Finding no error, we affirm.

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, the record shows that Decatur resident Gardner Neely awoke one morning and found “a few things disturbed” in his house. His wallet was open…