Thomas v. State

POLEN, Judge.

Johnny Thomas appeals his conviction of robbery and the lower court’s imposition of adult sanctions and costs against him. We affirm the conviction, but reverse and remand as to his sentence and the imposition of costs.

Thomas was charged with robbery after the victim identified him from a photographic lineup as the person who had struggled with her and stolen a necklace from her neck. During trial, Thomas’ mother testified on her son’s behalf. She said that on the afternoon the crime occurred, she had taken her son to a fast food restaurant and returned home to eat lunch. She…