Nettles v. State

Tevin Akeem Nettles appeals his convictions and sentences for carjacking with a firearm and robbery with a firearm arguing the jury’s verdict was legally inconsistent. We agree and reverse and remand for resentencing.

By information Nettles was charged with carjacking with a firearm or a deadly weapon, robbery armed with a firearm, and armed kidnapping with a weapon. At trial, the jury was not instructed on the principals theory, and the verdict used did not list any lesser included offenses. In addition to asking the jury to find Nettles guilty or not guilty as to each charged offense, the…