Gordon v. State

Appellant Steve Gordon appeals his judgment and sentence following a jury trial and conviction for strongarm robbery. Gordon contends that the trial court erred in denying his request for a “compound offense” jury instruction, and a verdict form which would have permitted the jury to select more than one lesser-included offense on the verdict form—specifically, either theft and assault, or theft and battery. Appellant also requests that this court remand for entry of a written order as to the lower court’s oral pronouncement finding Gordon competent to stand trial. As to the first claim, we…