Jones v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Christopher Jones was convicted of one count of giving a false name to a law enforcement officer (OCGA § 16-10-25) and four counts of armed robbery (OCGA § 16-8-41). He challenges the trial court’s refusal to give his requests to charge the jury on robbery by intimidation and theft by taking, as lesser included offenses of armed robbery.

In May 1997, Jones and his accomplice entered an auto parts store and began browsing and asking about merchandise. Present in the store were manager-in-training Marks, cashier Carter, and one other customer. After the customer left, the…