State v. Byrd

Introduction

GARY M. GAERTNER, JR., Judge.

Cemon Byrd (Defendant) appeals the trial court’s judgment and sentence after a jury convicted him of robbery in the first degree and armed criminal action. Defendant argues the evidence at trial was insufficient to establish his identity as the perpetrator of these crimes, and he argues the trial court committed error by allowing certain closing argument and testimony. We affirm.

Background

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence at trial was as follows. Martez Mayo (Victim) drove a gold GMC Yukon with tires, rims, and chrome door…