McGORDON v. State

Adams, Judge.

Todd Emanuel McGordon was convicted by a jury of armed robbery, kidnapping, multiple counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He subsequently entered an “Alford” guilty plea to a charge of posses sion of a firearm by a convicted felon. He appeals following the denial of his motion and amended motion for new trial.

1. McGordon first contends that his conviction on Count 7 — aggravated assault with intent to rob Shena Goodrem — merged with his conviction on Count 1 — the armed robbery of Shena Goodrem. The State concedes that under…