State v. Grover

Kenneth Peeler appeals his conviction for first degree robbery. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss for insufficient evidence. He also contends that he was denied a fair trial and effective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

I

1. Procedural facts.

Peeler and his codefendant, Robert Grover, were charged with two counts of first degree robbery. Grover waived his right to a jury. The trial court ruled that Peeler and Grover would be tried simultaneously, but the court would decide Grover's case and the jury Peeler's case. Peeler neither objected to this procedure,…