Smith v. State

Barnes, Presiding Judge.

Jody Smith appeals his convictions for two counts of rape, two counts of robbery by force, and kidnapping. He contends he was denied due process of law because the trial court did not replace his appointed defense counsel. He also contends the trial court erred by seating one juror and excusing another, by denying his motion for a directed verdict in his competency trial, and by sentencing him as a recidivist. Smith further contends that the evidence was insufficient to establish the asportation necessary to prove the crime of kidnapping. Finding no error, we affirm…