State v. Crapp

McFadden, Judge.

A jury convicted Frederick Crapp of the armed robbery and kidnapping of Tyhesha Strawder, and entering her automobile with the intent to commit kidnapping. The trial court granted Crapp’s motion for new trial, finding that Crapp had been denied the effective assistance of counsel because defense counsel did not corroborate Crapp’s defense with evidence that he possessed. The state appeals, arguing that Crapp did receive the effective assistance of counsel. The trial court did not err in concluding that counsel’s performance was deficient and likely affected the outcome of the…