Jackson v. State

MCFADDEN, Judge.

A jury found brothers Silas Jackson and Michael Phillips guilty of two counts each of armed robbery, criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and one count of theft by receiving stolen property. Based on a separate indictment, the jury also found Jackson guilty of two additional counts of aggravated assault.

Citing an error in the jury instructions, the trial court granted both defendants a new trial as to several charges. These appeals represent the defendants’ challenge to their convictions on…