Berry v. State

Adams, Judge.

Willie Berry and Joseph Wright were tried jointly, and each was found guilty of aggravated assault for shooting one victim, aggravated assault for shooting at a second victim, aggravated battery regarding the first victim, armed robbery of both victims, and kidnapping of both victims. Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Berry appeals. He contends the trial court erred by refusing to strike a juror for cause and that his trial counsel was ineffective.

As set forth in the co-defendant’s appeal, the facts show that. . . Gary Warner (age 16) and his friend Na’el Jones…