James v. State, 232 Ga. 834, 209 S. 2d 176 (1974); Glidewell v. State, 169 Ga. 858, 314 S. 2d 924 (1984); Sanders v. State, 242 Ga. 487, 530 S. 2d 203 (2000). Stun gun can constitute an offensive weapon authorizing an armed robbery conviction under O. Defendant's sentence of 20 years to serve for armed robbery, 20 years probation for aggravated assault, and 5 years probation for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, each to run consecutively, did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment because the trial court's sentence fell within the statutory range of punishment, O. §§ 16-8-41(a) and16-5-21(a), respectively. 2d 30 (1989); Johnson v. 56, 392 S. 2d 280 (1990); Ramey v. State, 206 Ga. 308, 425 S. 2d 385 (1992); Smith v. State, 247 Ga. 173, 543 S. 2d 434 (2000). Andrew Schwartz was so very helpful and always responded quickly when I had questions.
Harrelson v. 710, 719 S. 2d 569 (2011). Aggravated assaults did not merge with the robbery of two victims, where the robberies were completed, both victims having been deprived of their property, when they were marched off for another criminal purpose and the aggravated assaults on each victim occurred. It was not sufficient that force was used against a person subsequent to taking, although it may be part of the same "continuing transaction. " 311, 370 S. 2d 160, cert. Contact me as soon as possible at (770) 884-4708 to set up your FREE case evaluation and learn how I can defend you! To support conviction of armed robbery, offensive weapon must be used to effectuate robbery. Bowe v. 376, 654 S. 2d 196 (2007), cert.
In an armed robbery case, there was no fatal variance between the indictment, which described a stolen weapon as a. Houston v. 383, 599 S. 2d 325 (2004). Adsitt v. 237, 282 S. 2d 305 (1981). There was no merit to a defendant's argument that a guilty verdict on an aggravated assault charge as to one of the victims was inconsistent with a not guilty verdict on an armed robbery charge as to that victim. Counsel was not ineffective by conceding the defendant's guilt on a fleeing and eluding charge in order to build credibility and avoid conviction on the more serious charges; the fleeing charge carried a five-year maximum sentence, O. Fox v. 34, 709 S. 2d 202 (2011).
Victim's testimony that the defendant grabbed the victim's necklaces, the jewelry fell to the ground and the victim secured the necklaces by stepping on the items, and then the defendant pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the chest was sufficient to support the defendant's conviction for armed robbery. Isaac v. 254, 620 S. 2d 483 (2005). 44 magnum and that defendant showed her the note he was going to give to the teller saying he had a. Evidence was sufficient to support the jury verdict as to armed robbery and felony murder predicated on armed robbery since the evidence showed that an exterior door was kicked in and four armed men rushed inside to the basement where the defendant's bedroom was located and where the defendant was at the time, allowing the jury to infer that the perpetrators fired multiple gunshots, eventually hitting the defendant with a single, fatal gunshot. § 16-8-41(a) because, even though defendant denied pointing a gun at the victim while demanding the victim's car, armed robbery only required use of an offensive weapon in committing the robbery and, since defendant did not actually deny having the gun and the victim testified that the victim was persuaded to give up the car because of the gun, there was no evidence that the robbery was committed without the use of a gun. Alexis v. State, 313 Ga. 283, 721 S. 2d 205 (2011). Failure to request limiting instruction. With more than 55 years of combined experience, our knowledgeable legal team will build a compelling defense on your behalf and fight to avoid a conviction. 222, 690 S. 2d 867 (2010) robbery by 16 year old defendant. Although defendant's firearm was used by an accomplice with defendant's consent during the course of robbery, the threatened use of that firearm and the fatal use of defendant's shotgun was sufficient to convict defendant of armed robbery; moreover, evidence that defendant pointed the shotgun at the victim during the robbery established defendant's guilt as a party to armed robbery. Evidence was sufficient to convict defendant of armed robbery after the victim indicated that the taller of the victim's two assailants had a gun during the robbery and testimony at trial established that the defendant was taller than the codefendant.
910, 96 S. 3222, 49 L. 2d 1218 (1976), execution of death sentence stayed pending action on rehearing petition, 497 U. Trial court erred by failing to merge all of the aggravated assault convictions into the armed robbery conviction because all of the aggravated assault convictions were based on the defendant's commission of an assault with a deadly weapon. Lack of Intent: Under the statute, to satisfy the charge of armed robbery, the accused must have intended to commit theft and take the property of another. 140, 658 S. 2d 863 (2008), cert. Simple battery is not a lesser offense of armed robbery. Defendant's armed robbery conviction was upheld based on the defendant's accomplice's testimony that the defendant pointed a shotgun at a resident during a robbery and evidence that a shotgun and items taken during the robbery were found in the defendant's bedroom. Evidence is sufficient for conviction for murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony based on sufficient evidence describing the defendant's encounter with the victim, an eyewitness's identification, and similar transaction evidence used to show identity and a course of conduct. The corroborating victim's initial inability to identify the defendant posed an issue of credibility for the jury's resolution and did not require reversal. When the evidence showed that the defendant both held the victim at gunpoint while in a motel room and took possession of the victim's wallet and car keys after they had been removed from the victim's person, the evidence was sufficient to authorize a rational trier of fact to find the defendant guilty of armed robbery and kidnapping beyond a reasonable doubt. Ross v. 506, 499 S. 2d 351 (1998).
Herrera v. 432, 702 S. 2d 731 (2010). Evidence that the victim identified the defendant as the robber with a gun and to whom the victim was forced to give money and a recording from a device the victim wore where a male was saying to get out of the car before he shot someone in the face was sufficient to support the defendant's conviction for armed robbery. State did not have to prove the defendant had knowledge of the weapon to be convicted of felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm during a felony, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit hijacking a motor vehicle. Booker v. 80, 528 S. 2d 849 (2000). Spivey v. 785, 534 S. 2d 498 (2000). McNair v. 478, 767 S. 2d 290 (2014). While the victim could not identify the gunman, the combined testimony of the other witnesses was sufficient to enable a rational jury to find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt as the perpetrator of the charged crimes, including armed robbery and aggravated battery, and to exclude every reasonable hypothesis except that of the defendant's guilt. Where evidence is otherwise relevant and material to the issues being tried, it is not rendered inadmissible merely because it may incidentally place the defendant's character in issue. Imposition of life sentence for armed robbery was within the range of punishment prescribed therefor and did not violate the mandate that sentences be for a determinate period. Trial court did not err in not charging on robbery by intimidation as a lesser included offense of armed robbery under O. 1981) constitutes an offensive weapon. Even in the absence of evidence sufficient to show that the defendant directly committed the charged offenses, there was sufficient evidence that the defendant was a party to the offenses in that the defendant and a person armed with a gun loaded a truck with property stolen from the home during the two-hour home invasion, the defendant was present speaking with the armed person during the home invasion, and the defendant confirmed that the child was home alone. Lockheart v. State, 284 Ga. 78, 663 S. 2d 213 (2008).
News release) – The Social Hill Rest Area, located between the cities of Social Hill and Rockport on Interstate 30 at mile-marker 93, will undergo a complete transformation into an Arkansas Tourist Information Center; the work will require closure of the rest area for more than a year, according to the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation (AHTD) officials. If you remain long enough, a law enforcement officer will eventually check on you. Registration is disabled. The State of Arkansas has not adopted any laws specifically concerning the use of its highway rest areas. Unlike the Department's Welcome Centers, the new Tourist Information Centers will be unmanned, equipped instead with self-service kiosks that feature the AHTD's highly successful travel and construction information site, Additional kiosks will provide weather conditions and forecasts as well as information about local amenities to include attractions, dining, lodging, and more. 2 sets of Men's and Women's Restrooms. Across the state of Arkansas, there's a total of 14 rest stops. You asked, so we listened and we looked into the condition and status of our local rest stops. "The buildings are old, some of the drives could probably be repaved, some of the picnic shelters could be redone as well. The closures will leave the state with 12 rest areas, eight of them in pairs along I-40. Motorists should plan to use alternate facilities until the project is completed.
If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this Web site in any manner whatsoever. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We start out merging onto Interstate 30 from Interstate 430 on the southwest side of Little Rock. By using this Web site, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by its terms of use. The highway commission cites both safety and cost savings as reasons for closing the rest areas. Interstate 30 Rest Areas Interstate 30 is a 367-mile route running east to west from North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Fort Worth, Texas. Link: Continue WEST on I-40.
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Weather Information. Access Motor Carrier Permits / Txtag. Now you can get all of the great Truck Stops and Services search features right on your mobile device, even without an internet connection! And this app isn't just another Truck Stop search app. Your email address will not be published. What they don't want are people setting up their camping equipment and staying there for an extended period of time. Click or tap on rest area marker for driving directions. Professional Travel Counselor. That's right, we've got a fantastic app.
Continuing through the southwest metro, we pass Alexander, Bryant and Benton before turning generally southwest before reaching the interchange with U. S. Highway 70 to Hot Springs. People also search for. The facility is scheduled to be closed at 7 a. m. on Monday, March 28, 2016 and will remain closed for the duration of the project. I30 Rest Area Texarkana Welcome Center. Wheelchair accessible. What are the full Arkansas rest area rules? Every other rest stop in Arkansas was either closed, or the restrooms were closed for renovations, and there aren't that many exits where you can pull over to pee on the side of the road. View Our State Guides. Leaving hope, we make the final push into Texarkana, passing Fulton before reaching the new Interstate 49 interchange (look at the control sign 🙂) and entering Texarkana proper. Rest Area on Interstate 30 at Mile 93 near Social Hill, Arkansas. Notes: Left lane exit. Yes, camping is allowed as long as it does not extend through the evening and into the following morning. The Social Hill Rest Area was originally constructed in 1972. Lake Ft Smith State Park.
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