Thomas v. State

Mikell, Judge.

After a jury trial, Robert Anthony Thomas was convicted of theft by taking. On appeal, Thomas challenges the sufficiency of the evidence and the denial of his motion for a directed verdict. Thomas also argues that the trial court erred by using two panels for jury selection, admitting improper character evidence, accepting a verdict that was not unanimous, and considering uncounseled guilty pleas in the sentencing phase of the trial. Finally, Thomas contends that his trial counsel was ineffective. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the…