Sawyer v. State

GRIFFIS, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Charlie Sawyer was convicted in the Circuit Court of Hinds County of armed robbery, in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-3-79 (Rev.2006), and of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-37-5 (Rev.2006). Sawyer was subject to enhanced penalties as a habitual offender under Mississippi Code Annotated section 99-19-83 (Rev.2007). On appeal, Sawyer argues that his case should be reversed and remanded for a new trial because the trial court abused its discretion: (1) when it denied his motion…