Jackson v. State

PHIPPS, Presiding Judge.

Michael P Jackson appeals his convictions for the hijacking of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and theft by receiving stolen property (a cell phone, CDs, and a digital camera). He contests the sufficiency of the evidence and the trial court’s rejection of his claim of ineffective assistance of trial counsel. We reverse the hijacking and possession of a firearm convictions for lack of sufficient evidence to sustain them. We affirm Jackson’s theft by receiving conviction.

1. Jackson contends that the evidence was insufficient to…