Martin v. State

Birdsong, Judge.

Appellant Matthew Martin appeals his conviction of armed robbery and burglary.

During the night of October 15-16, 1986, someone gained entry to the Easter Seal Center in Dublin, Georgia, by breaking a window. There were no witnesses, but appellant’s fingerprints were found on both sides of the broken glass. On the afternoon of October 16, 1986, a man armed with a pistol robbed an insurance office in Dublin. Later that day, an insurance company employee identified Martin as the robber.

Martin was convicted of both crimes. Upon his motion, however, Martin was granted a new trial.…