Gibbs v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Johnny Gibbs was convicted of armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He moved for a new trial on grounds which included ineffective assistance of his trial attorney. After a hearing, the trial court entered an order denying Gibbs’s motion without explanation. Gibbs appeals. We conclude that he is entitled to a new trial because of ineffective assistance of counsel and reverse.

Frank Lloyd worked at The Sports Authority sporting goods store in Lilburn. He was in charge of the firearms department. Lloyd testified that on September 17, 1999, a…