Bates v. State

Miller, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Michael Bates was convicted on two counts of armed robbery and. one count of aggravated assault. On appeal he contends that (1) the evidence was insufficient to sustain his convictions, (2) the trial court erred in admitting photographic lineup evidence, and (3) his trial counsel was ineffective. We discern no error and affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence reveals that Bates and three companions drove to a gas station/convenience store. Bates got out of the car and confronted a woman who exited the convenience store.…