Lockridge v. the State

BARNES, Presiding Judge.

Following his conviction of felony theft by shoplifting and the denial of his motion for new trial, Kenneth Lockridge appeals. Lockridge contends that the evidence was insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, that his trial counsel fell below an objective standard of reasonableness for failure to conduct a meaningful investigation, and that the trial court erred by denying his motion for new trial based on newly discovered evidence. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

At trial, the jury found Lockridge guilty of felony theft by shoplifting.…