Wells v. the State

Rickman, Judge.

Adam Wells and Jhurik Forrester were jointly tried for armed robbery, and a jury found them guilty. Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Wells appeals his conviction. He contends that: (1) the trial court erred by denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal; (2) the trial court erred by denying his motion to strike a juror for cause; and (3) his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance when he failed to request a lesser included charge of theft by receiving stolen property or theft by taking stolen property. We affirm.

1. Wells contends that the…