State v. Ward

CLEMENS, Senior Judge.

Defendant Ricky Ward was found guilty of attempted armed robbery and sentenced to six years imprisonment. On appeal he challenges the sufficiency of the evidence. Both at trial and on appeal defendant was diligently represented by court-appointed counsel.

The state’s evidence came from Gary Goings owner and driver of the getaway car, and intended victim Barry Rickell, a motel operator. Goings testified he and defendant discussed robbing a motel and after “casing” several decided on Rickell’s. They then joined Wayne Martin who furnished shotguns and shells for himself and…