Edwards v. State

Miller, Presiding Judge.

Following a jury trial, Norris Edwards was convicted of two counts of armed robbery (OCGA § 16-8-41 (a)) and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (OCGA § 16-11-106 (b)). Edwards filed a motion for new trial, which the trial court denied. On appeal, Edwards contends that the trial court erred in (i) failing to reconstitute the jury panel to ensure the random nature of the panel; (ii) admitting testimony regarding statements made by his co-defendant; (iii) admitting his “apology letter” to the victims into evidence; and (iv) charging the…