Nelson v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Wesley Nelson appeals his conviction of armed robbery. He complains of the trial court’s determination at a Jackson v. Denno 1 hearing that a statement he made to police could be admitted at trial for the jury’s consideration. He raises issues concerning the trial court’s denial of his Batson v. Kentucky 2 challenge to the state’s use of peremptory jury strikes. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for funds to employ a psychologist to assist in his defense. And he charges his trial lawyer with ineffective…