Lopez v. the State

BARNES, Presiding Judge.

Following a jury trial, Toni Antonio Lopez was convicted of armed robbery, burglary and six counts of false imprisonment. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that the evidence was insufficient and that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to raise an affirmative defense. Following our review, we affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the evidence is viewed in a light most favorable to the verdict. We do not weigh the evidence or determine witness credibility, but only determine whether the evidence is sufficient under the…