Westmoreland v. State

Eldridge, Judge.

A jury found Amos Westmoreland guilty of robbery. He appeals from the conviction entered on the verdict. In his sole enumeration of error, Westmoreland contends the trial court erred by failing to charge the jury on his sole defense of “claim of right.” See OCGA § 16-8-10 (2). Under the facts of this case, we find no error and affirm.

The evidence given at trial shows the following. On November 18, 1998, the victim was involved in an automobile collision and received medical treatment in the emergency room of Southern Regional Medical Center for pulled ligaments and a broken…