Johnson v. the State

Rickman, Judge.

Cortavious Deshun Johnson was tried by a jury and convicted of armed robbery 1 and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony (armed robbery). 2 On appeal, Johnson contends that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions beyond a reasonable doubt. Johnson also contends that the trial court abused its dis cretion by admitting other acts evidence pursuant to OCGA § 24-4-404 (b) and by failing to excuse an entire panel of potential jurors after an issue with one potential juror during voir dire, and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel.…