Parker v. State

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellant Ester Lee Parker appeals the order of the Desha County Circuit Court convicting bim of armed robbery. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion for a directed verdict; (2) denying his motion for a mistrial; and (3) sentencing him to a term of life imprisonment. Our jurisdiction is pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. l-2(a)(l). We find no error and affirm.

This case stems from an armed robbery of Betty’s Grocery on July 30, 2002. According to the record before us, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a car pulled into the parking lot, and the…