Simpson v. State

Birdsong, Judge.

Lamar Simpson appeals his conviction for armed robbery. He contends on appeal that the in-court identification of him by a witness was “based on impermissibly suggestive procedures that led to the misidentification of Lamar Simpson”; and that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Held:

1. The basis of appellant’s contention as to “impermissibly suggestive” procedures that led to misidentification by witnesses in court, is that the photograph of Simpson shown to two witnesses in a photo lineup was, because of its unusual…