Simpson v. State

Ellington, Judge.

A Cobb County jury found Michael Simpson guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of armed robbery, OCGA § 16-8-41 (a); false imprisonment, OCGA § 16-5-41 (a); theft by receiving stolen property, OCGA § 16-8-7 (a); possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, OCGA § 16-11-106 (b); and two misdemeanor traffic violations. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions; that the trial court improperly admitted his custodial statement, his co-defendant’s custodial statement, and other evidence;…