Jupiter v. State

Dillard, Judge.

Geoffrey Mario Jupiter was tried by a jury and found guilty of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime. He now appeals these convictions, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motions to suppress evidence and for a directed verdict and in overruling an objection to commentary made by the State during its closing argument. Finding no error, we affirm Jupiter’s convictions.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, and Jupiter no longer enjoys a…