Martinez v. State

Miller, Chief Judge.

A jury convicted Rolon Martinez of two counts of armed robbery (OCGA § 16-8-41 (a)) and two counts of burglary (OCGA § 16-7-1 (a)). On appeal, Martinez challenges the sufficiency of the evidence as to only the second count of armed robbery, in effect, arguing that his accomplice took the cell phones at issue. Finding ample evidence supporting Martinez’s conviction as a party to the crime, we affirm.

When evaluating the sufficiency of evidence, the proper standard for review is whether a rational trier of fact could have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.…