Newton v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Following his conviction by a jury of robbery by force and theft by taking, ■ Chasoray Newton appeals, contending that the trial court erred in: (1) denying his motion for new trial when the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions; (2) allowing evidence of similar transactions; (3) denying his motion for mistrial after the State made improper comments during closing argument; and (4) allowing the identification testimony of the similar transaction victim. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

1. Newton maintains that the trial court erred in…